Orenda Counseling Services LLC

24/01/2021

Over time I am learning that we are a society too quick to find and point out the faults in our children or youth in general. Well, to be frank..in anyone. One of the chief complaints from my clients is: “I’m worried ‘they’ are just going to tell me I’m doing it wrong.” “I’m tired of feeling like I’m never good enough.” “I feel so useless sometimes.”

I myself am guilty of this as a parent, friend, and wife! “Don’t do that.” “Why haven’t you done this yet?” “I wonder if you could have tried harder.” “Focus!!!!!!” This type of criticism has its place in life but so does empowerment. When someone reinforces that I’ve done something well, correct, or kind...you bet I am feeling a different kind of person than when someone tells me..I’m not.

Try something out this week..replace a criticizing statement with an empowerment phrase. Or, simply add more empowerment intentions to your conversations. Watch the shift in your child, peer, or partner over time.

07/01/2021

It's been a while since I've posted here and one of my 2021 Goals is to be more committed to providing resources and information to the community! Many of you know I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families. In light of what occurred at our Nation's Capitol yesterday I trust there are many questions, many worries, and many many big feelings out there today. It's okay not to have answers, it's okay to have your big feelings in a safe way. But here is a simple and effective way to support your little (or big) kiddos right now.

(Illustration Credit: Lindsay Braman)

07/04/2020

This topic has been on the minds of many right now as we dive further into stressful and unfamiliar territory. When it comes to shopping...should I stay or should I go?

Read below...

When are the best times to go? Should I wipe down groceries? Here's some safety advice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

14/03/2020

Great experiment to teach littles how soap reduces the spreading of germs!!

13/03/2020

As Maryland hunkers down by closing schools to slow or prevent the spread of COVID19 please use the following link to better understand the upcoming changes and resources available to local children and families in the HoCo Public School Systems over the next 14 days.

https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2020/03/school-closure-info-resources/

We have further reviewed the decision made by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon to close Maryland public schools March 16–27, and would like to share additional information and resources for staff and families. We recognize this will create inconveniences for many in our community and we ...

04/11/2019

What I try to do nearly every day in my work, Mr. Rogers did beautifully in nine simple steps.
Use these tips to talk to children and I assure you’ll quickly see a shift in your ability to connect!

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/mr-rogers-had-a-simple-set-of-rules-for-talking-to-children

The TV legend possessed an extraordinary understanding of how kids make sense of language.

30/09/2019

30/09/2019