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Coping With Teens

Most of us were never taught to be parents. So we can’t help but disappoint ourselves sometimes. How often have you heard yourself using the very words you hated hearing from your own parents?

When our kids become teenagers, it gets even harder. They seem to reject everything we’ve taught them. As far as they’re concerned, we know nothing. Our values and beliefs are constantly challenged. Every word we utter is seen as interference. Emotions run high.

But we’re more important to our teens than ever. As they try out the values of their peers, who are more influential than ever, we counter the pull of drugs, alcohol and early sex. These entangle children every day and can ruin their lives.

Here are some links that might help: The turbulent teens Getting along with your teen Dealing with anger Ignoring problems won’t make them go away What to do if your teen runs away If you need to talk

Missing Child

We’ve compiled a lot of helpful suggestions for finding a missing child right here. Keep in mind that runaways often travel short distances and come back after a few days. Nonetheless, take action immediately.

Think clearly and logically about where your child might be. Try to figure out why he is missing or running away at this particular time. Follow only those suggestions that are useful and in order of their importance. Keep a notebook recording all the steps you’ve taken and dates. Useful links: Contact the police Contact your child’s network Search your neighborhood Who to call for help Publicize Prepare for a call from your child How to cope when your child returns home If you need to talk

Suicide

Most young people end up killing themselves because they simply don’t know where else to turn. They are in some kind of pain that seems unbearable and they want the pain to stop. They end up stopping their entire lives just because they didn’t know what else to do.

Here are some links that might help: Why do people kill themselves? Suicide warning signs What do you know about suicide? Need to talk?

VISIT HERE: http://joanbramsch.com/counseling/links.shtml

Author: Joan Bramsch

Both models have limits. If you break your leg, the Western model makes most sense; if you suffer from insomnia, you might favor the Chinese model.

John’s business is hitting a rough patch.

Coach X says, “Clear your life of clutter energing-draining relationships.”

Coach Y says, “I will teach you mental techniques to attract new business.”

Coach Z says, “Maybe your business does not reflect your life purpose.”

Coach Q offers, “I will teach you networking and sales techniques.” Only John knows what he needs. If your website needs an overhaul, you can clear clutter till your house is bare and nothing will happen.

But if everyday hassles are draining your energies, you can’t focus clearly on the website.

Let’s compare four best-selling books. Cheryl Richardson’s Take Time for Your Life exemplifies the “life space” model: people know what they want and how to get there; they grow by self-care and personal empowerment. Choose Coach X.

Lynn Grabhorn’s Excuse Me Your Life is waiting, suggests that people will achieve goals when they focus clearly on what they want. Her techniques can help people change their thinking and feeling styles. Choose Coach Y.

Martha Beck’s book, Finding your own true north, argues that finding your essential self will bring fulfillment. Choose Coach Z.

Finally, a business book like Michael Gerber’s E-Myth series or Jay Levinson’s Guerilla Marketing will assume you are perfectly capable of applying sound sales techniques once you learn what they are. Yes — that’s Coach Q.

The key is to be very clear on what you want and to decode what the coach offers before you commit to long-term relationships. Karen got Coach X when she needed Coach Q

Read what the coach has written. Ask if you can buy an hour or two of consultation. Ask directly, “What types of people do you believe you can help — and why?”

You don’t have to be friends with your coach. You don’t have to eat lunch together or trade birthday gifts. But the coach’s model of human nature has to fit who you are.

Author: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.

Coach X says, “Clear your life of clutter energing-draining relationships.” Coach Y says, “I will teach you mental techniques to attract new business.” Coach Z says, “Maybe your business does not reflect your life purpose.” Coach Q offers, “I will teach you networking and sales techniques.”

Only John knows what he needs. If your website needs an overhaul, you can clear clutter till your house is bare and nothing will happen. But if everyday hassles are draining your energies, you can’t focus clearly on the website. Let’s compare four best-selling books. Cheryl Richardson’s Take Time for Your Life exemplifies the “life space” model: people know what they want and how to get there; they grow by self-care and personal empowerment.

Choose Coach X. Lynn Grabhorn’s Excuse Me Your Life is waiting, suggests that people will achieve goals when they focus clearly on what they want. Her techniques can help people change their thinking and feeling styles. Choose Coach Y.

Martha Beck’s book, Finding your own true north, argues that finding your essential self will bring fulfillment. Choose Coach Z. Finally, a business book like Michael Gerber’s E-Myth series or Jay Levinson’s Guerilla Marketing will assume you are perfectly capable of applying sound sales techniques once you learn what they are. Yes — that’s Coach Q.

The key is to be very clear on what you want and to decode what the coach offers before you commit to long-term relationships. Karen got Coach X when she needed Coach Q Read what the coach has written. Ask if you can buy an hour or two of consultation. Ask directly, “What types of people do you believe you can help — and why?” You don’t have to be friends with your coach. You don’t have to eat lunch together or trade birthday gifts. But the coach’s model of human nature has to fit who you are.

Author: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.