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Halsey Counseling and Educational Center provides counseling
for many of the most common problems that are challenging.

11/24/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

What gifts do you have that you need to share? We all have many gifts and, all too often, we go through life not claiming our gifts.

So, first we must acknowledge our gifts (sometimes quietly within ourselves) then we need to go about the process of sharing our gifts with others!

Do you take your gifts for granted? On this day of Thanksgiving, what are you grateful for? How often have you spoken of your gratitude? Do you acknowledge your gratitude? They are more powerful if you speak them or write them on paper. Good luck and please try being grateful.

Just a note, I have been told not to "message anyone" - mostly I am told "not to click - because a disaster usually occurs."

07/30/2023

Did you know that you ARE creative? Do you need to break some "bad habits" to let your creative juices flow? It takes about 3 months to change a habit.
Can you ask yourself why you hold on to a habit that does not nurture you or lead to creativity?
Sometimes we are not aware of what our blocks are and we have to ask dear friends or family members. Is this difficult?
Can you ask a sister (or a relative or friend), "What are 3 things about me that are a roadblock in being creative?"

04/02/2023

Do you want your children to be Resilient?

What are you modeling for your child?
Resilience factors come form within your child, your family, and from your community.
It may not be an easy task to be resilient; there is no magic trick for this experience. How do you resist poor treatment and rejection?
What does your self-esteem look like?
Do you feel emotionally secure?
What is a "resilient mindset?"
Are you committed to a meaningful path in life? And do you believe that you can influence the outcome of circumstances and events? (If not, can you take the time to explore this situation? You Matter!) Can you grow and learn from your experiences?
Are you compassionate - to others and to yourself?
What do you value? What do you model???????

03/10/2023

What are you ignoring in your life that needs attention?

How do you hide your hurts?
What do you do to make the pain go away? Do you ignore psychological pain?
Where do you put it?
Can you do a writing sprint about what is not working for this moment in your life? I shall write some prompts; then you write fast and furious for a few minutes. This is not an English writing class!. So, do not worry about content. If you finish and you don't feel a small release, keep writing. Keep your writing sprints private!
Prompts:
I am really upset about . . .
If only my boyfriend would . . . .
My daughter upsets me when . . . .
I wish _______ understood my feelings about . . . .
This job has got to change because . . . .

Pay attention to pain and to joy! Take care of You.

02/12/2023

How are your Parenting skills going in this new year?

As parents, if we could be more detached and not take our child's remarks personally, we would be Winners! It doesn't matter if our child is 4 or 16 - we know on some level that our children are developing and maturing And they know our secrets and vulnerabilities! We need to remind ourselves that we are the Role Model in the situation. Often, whether I am teaching or talking to my children I say, "I need a time out to think more about this'" rather than say something that I shall regret later.

Also, try to remember how it was for you when you were younger.
Always set expectations and rules for the house. Do acknowledge how your children feel. Be a kind listener. Try to communicate on a regular basis. Make meals interesting by asking WHAT questions, and not why questions.

01/09/2023

How has the New Year started for you?
Did you make some resolutions? What are they referencing?
Did you know that the professional who stated that habits can be changed in 6 weeks has been debunked?
It takes almost 3 months to change a habit! Moreover, if there is an accountability factor involved (a friend or someone monitoring you), that increases the odds that you will succeed.
It is a good time to make resolutions that are worthwhile and keep them.
Make progress with YOU!

12/20/2022

It is the week before Christmas; how are you doing?
Have you noticed your physical and emotional reactions?
What are some of your physical signs of tension?
And, how are you responding to yourself? What does your internal map look like? Are you kind to you or have you filled your head with negative thoughts about yourself?
What pictures are you seeing in your Mind's Eye? Are you calm and together or harried and feel hopeless?

Only we can decide what our internal landscape looks like. Now, I do not feel that it is easy to be positive in stressful times or situations; yet, it is worthy to put effort into Internal Self-Care during this time of year.
Notice how you feel (heart center), pay attention to what you are telling yourself (internal dialogue), and monitor your self-statements. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

12/04/2022

How is this holiday season going for you?
Do you know about "mirror" neurons? This means that your children watch what you do and pay attention to that. This means that if you are a "grump" about the holidays, they might follow your lead.
I do not want you to feel guilty - but I do think that this time of year it is important to find JOY in little things.
For example: take a walk, light a candle, find a new hobby, call someone that is "shut-in," call a friend that you haven't spoken to in a while, etc.
Find some joy and live it!

11/20/2022

Perhaps Thanksgiving is embedded in a myth - that we all enjoy being with our family and all goes smoothly. In realty, Thanksgiving can be very stressful. It is important to cultivate gratitude, so I invite each of you to spend some time Thanksgiving day listing (writing on paper) what you are truly grateful for. Actually, you could entertain this activity each day the week of Thanksgiving and watch it grow.

Also, take care of yourself: try not to overschedule yourself or the family. Spend some time alone; create solitude in your schedule. Keep the day simple.

Be yourself! Don't worry; be happy!

10/29/2022

When do you compromise and for what do you compromise?

Usually, life demands that we compromise on a daily basis; however, we need to use discernment when we compromise.
Are your desires unspoken - or do you speak your truth in compromising?
Do you "weigh" the item that is being compromised? There is a great difference in re-working your schedule to assist a friend with the children's carpool VS. not adhering to your beliefs and principals.
Are you concerned that you will fall out of favor? How and when do you speak for yourself?
Where is discernment in the equation?

10/04/2022

What do you do with Life's disappointments?
Do you "go with the flow" or do you let a lot of things upset you?
How do you deal with uncertainty?
What or who do you think of as your "rock"? Do you lean into yourself?
How can you strengthen yourself? How can you be clear in decision making? Do you have quiet time in your life? Do you give thought to where you are, where you want to be, and what lies ahead?
Do you have Balance in your life?

09/18/2022

How accepting are you of yourself?
How kind are you to YOU when you are stuck with uncreative moments?
What do you do when you are discouraged?
Who do you turn to? Are you your BEST cheerleader?
How do you pep yourself up? Are you kind to YOU when the moments are difficult?

Do you hear yourself saying, "This, too, will pass." or "In this moment I can accept this and go with the flow."

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Greenville, SC
29615

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