by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Emotions, Stress, Uncategorized
Most of us can relate to the idea that our brain has two independent systems – the emotional one and the rational one. If you have ever overslept, overworked, eaten too much, skipped your exercise (or not started your exercise program at all), become angry and said...
by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Emotions, Focusing, Uncategorized
In the last post the Elephant was a metophor used to describe our emotional side, or our feelings, that can motivate yet so easily overwhelm us. Focusing is an elegant way to befriend the elephant – to learn about it, and moreover, to use it for our benefit....
by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Children, Education, Stress, Uncategorized
The film Race to Nowhere was screened at our very own Saline High School last night (October 13th). As a parent and as a psychologist who practices in Saline I felt this was a very significant event in the Saline Community. The film talks about the experiences of...
by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Children, Stress, Uncategorized
Student stress is real and Saline Area School has been taking new initiatives to attend to it. A second community screening of Race to Nowhere was held in Saline on Thursday December 1st. What do a Saline High School Climate Assessment, a Saline High School leadership...
by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Counseling, Uncategorized
If you have become aware of the need to seek outside help for yourself or a family member, you may be intimidated by the seemingly high cost of seeking personal counseling. In these times of economic stress, when all but our most immediate needs can be put on the back...
by stillwaters | Feb 18, 2012 | Children, Divorce, Uncategorized
Still Waters Counseling is committed to assisting families grow and transform themselves into more nurturing and functional units. We recognize that families have an especially difficult time during times of transition, such as a divorce. Children and adults are both...
