3 Counselors and a Couch

Come Get on the COUCH!!!!

Welcome to National Recovery Month, I know your probably saying what’s that??? Thanks to the media’s priorities, the general public would not know about this annual public announcement, which is outlandish considering 1 out of every 4 teenagers drink alcohol, smoke weed or knows someone who does, and are using other illicit drug both legal and not. So is there really a need to discuss the problem? Or are we ready to start learning practical approaches that will work? Join us on the couch and in the classroom this month as we share some light on frequently asked questions recognizing when my child is using drugs verses is my man or woman an addict? The term addict has been tossed around so much its now void of value and meaning, like the word love. Do we really know what an addict is? These next couple of weeks will be exciting, informative, and empowering as we will uncover myths about addiction, and give away as many tools as we possibly can in a 4 weeks.  We will hear powerful live testimonies from families who have been affected by drug use and addiction, and from addicts who are now in recovery living a drug free lifestyle. Come Get on the COUCH!!!  As we dispel myths around Addiction; Examine the Stages and Roles Families Play in Addiction; and Learn how to Recognize Behaviors and Symptoms that Lead to Substance Abuse.  So starting TODAY!!!, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. INBOX US ON FB, TWEET TEXT EMAIL AND CALL US WITH YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL MESS OF DRUGS AND ADDICTION THAT AFFECT YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVE ONES?

Is there a correlation between  MEN who have children with  multiple women and MEN who are starving for affection from their mother? According to Psychology Today, "Emotional hunger is not love. It is a strong emotional need  caused by deprivation in childhood." Feelings of emotional loss is linked to  a deep and dull feeling that cause people to seek physical affection and attention in order to fill a void. There is often confusion between emotional loss and LOVE. Many times there lies the need to be reassured and the strong desire to be dependent on someone. When there is a lack of affection in the home, especially from parents this can cause severe psychological development. Parents who are affectionate and attuned with nurturing their children, especially young men, often create secure, attached, and affectionate young adults. There is also a correlation of how too much attention, over-bearing,and affection from the parent's, usually because of their starvation for affection,can cause harm to young men's self and comfort.Come get on the COUCH!!! We will talk with experts in the field and of course parents who will share their stories and experiences raising Young Men and answer the question How Much is TOO much Affection and Attention? We will discuss how a parent who is capable of giving Love and Affection to their children and also able to set clear boundaries between them often produces independently whole adults.  

We posted a flyer late last week in regards to GIRLS Self-Esteem and how to teach young men how to respect our young ladies. There were several Likes and Comments shared in regards to young women have to learn how to dress appropriately, how to respect themselves, and follow instructions in regards to dress code, etc. There were also comments made towards how young men should be taught to treat young ladies regardless of clothing or behavior. This week we want to talk about ways we can help learn to respect our bodies, and one another. It is important that we offer tools and guidelines on how to create Self-Confidence, Self-Respect, and Self-Esteem. Many adults may not be aware of where to start or how to encourage each other without feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with all of the other obstacles and distractions we face today that guide and change the positive messages in our homes, communities, and churches. Come Get on the COUCH!!! If you are a Parent, Aunt, Teacher, Youth Leader/Minister call in and let’s have dialogue on how we can help learn Self-Confidence.. This is a great way to get Tools and Resources for yourself and your organization to help build up and bridge the gap in our differences with our young women and men. 

 Would you like to:Feel Happier Every Day?Feel Less Stressed?Reduce Anxiety?Improve Relationships?Embrace Life More?Gain More Confidence?  Have you recently experienced a Difficult Break-Up/Divorce?Have you experienced a Loss of a Child/Spouse/Pet/Close Friend or Relative?Have you felt Life was too difficult to move forward?Have you felt Stuck in your situation for so long you don’t know where to start again? If you are struggling with despair, disappointment, sadness, or anger due to a recent loss or traumatic experience. We will review how loss/grief/traumatic experiences can affect our mental and emotional health and wellness. We will have special guest on who will share how their experiences through difficult relationships lead to bouts of depression, shame, fear, and even health problems. Come Get on the COUCH as we give you solutions and resolutions on how to Rediscover Yourself and Rebuild Your Life after Loss. Many time we stay STUCK in time due to our love and connection with people and often times when they are no longer a part of our existence it is hard to adjust and adapt without them.