Anger Management Violence

Violence toward your spouse or peers is never ok.

We must learn to cope with our feelings in healthy ways otherwise rage and anger will ooze out onto those around us.

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Anger management and mood regulation requires the counselee to be dedicated to making a change. The counselee needs to actively do work on looking at unhealthy and distorted thoughts as well as triggers to anger and coping mechanisms.

Dangerous Chemicals-Child-Children-Kids

The House voted to ban lead and other dangerous chemicals from items that can end up in childrens' mouths.

The ban would include childrens' products that contain phthalates(6 types) which are chemicals found in plastics and are believed to pose health risks.

It is unfortunate that we do not have stricter regulations for chemicals before the public gets exposure. I believe we should have the manufacturers run long term testing by independent sources for health and safety!!!!!

Stress and Stress Management for Health

Stress is the most common ill in health in society. Stress is the foundation of over 70 percent of visits to family physicians.

A majority of people create their own stress. We create the majority of our pain. Stress can be caused by events outside of our control, however, it is how we cope and deal with these events that is vital for stress management.

Stress management involves changing. Yes..changing is not easy and our egos have a challenging time making changes. Changing: behavior, thoughts, choices, friends, jobs, and more.

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There are many ways to manage stress, however, you have to be open to change! Accepting that you need to change is essential.

Angry Parents Angry child Angry Adolescents.

Anger is used to coerce others by blowing up at creating fear, however, in the long run individuals will be turned off and distance themselves from you.

A majority of people will tune you out with using anger to get individuals attention. People overtime will stop being alarmed by your anger and will begin being repulsed with your behavior.

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Your anger is simply hiding: fear, guilt, loss, failure, shame, and rejection. It is important to deal with your feelings otherwise they will ooze out in inappropriate ways and impact relationships, family, employment, and your physical and mental health.

Anger and Heart

High blood pressure is significantly related to suppressed anger. There are several studies that link anger and hypertension.

The research shows the inability or desire to express anger contributes to the development of high blood pressure.

Hostility was correlated with heart disease in adults as well as with young children.

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Research shows chronic anger and hostility can cause serious damage to your heart and arteries.

Prescription History may Impact your Health insurance

The nations largest insurers are screening applicants for health insurance based on prescription drugs they have taken.

The screening process is using these reports to reject consumers, charge higher premiums, and exclude medical conditions from coverages.

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Individuals believe this will make it even more difficult for those that are uninsured to find coverage.

Man sent to Prison for 8 years coaxing a two year old to smoke marijuana.

A video shows one man lighting a marijuana cigarette in a 2 year olds mouth, then laughing as the toddler coughs.

The co defendant then tells him to pass it to the child's brother, who also smokes it and coughs.

Children need to be protected!!!! Children need to feel safe and secure. Children need healthy parents.

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Our society really needs to learn how to treat children with love and respect. Our society needs to learn healthy ways to cope with pain, stress, life challenges, anger, sadness, grief so the pain and unkind behaviors and unhealthy behaviors do not get passed on to innocent children.

Girls just as able as Boys in Math.

The perception that a girl is not as capable as a boy in math has been proven false.

The stereotype has been around for a long time. Stereotypes that girls can not do as well academically as boys is simply a stereotype.

If we believe we can not succeed or not as good as someone else we potentially create a self fullfilling prophecy.

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A new study found no difference between girls and boys aptitude in math. The study was performed by authors at UC Berkeley and the U of Wisconsin Madison.

Winning at what cost? Teens and Adolescents?

Steroids are illegal in the field of sports when used illegally, however, our society sends mixed messages.

Movie actors admit steroid use and body building champions admit steroid use. Wrestlers on TV admit steroid use. Baseball players, cyclist, football players, and almost every field of athletics admits some steroid use or has found steroid use from youth to teens to adolescents.

Teens and adolescents see how steroids feed the( ego and body), however, do not understand the risks and dangers.

Many world known athletes and olympians admit to steroid use." It seems the message is win and do not get caught."

Screening for steroids and human growth hormone are limited. There are thousands of variations that can not be detected by screening. Once the screening tests start screening for a new steroid; 10 newer versions are created that can not be detected.

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It is important to educate children, teenagers, and adolescents about the risks and dangers of steroid/HGH use. It is vital to explain the ramifications of illegal use and all the dangers.

Adolescents and Teenagers Internet frenzy.

Almost 85 percent of adolescents spend time online. The internet is as important and a part of: dating, talking to friends, sharing photos/info, instant messaging, music, cars, video games, videos, blogs and more.

Building trust with your adolescent, teenager, and children is essential. Developing mutual respect should be a goal.

Teaching and explaining: limits, boundaries, healthy v unhealthy choices is vital.

Teaching routines for homework and priorities must start at home.

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Focusing on mutual respect, honesty, teamwork, healthy communication, building your child's self of independence is all a part of the parenting process.

Teens-Adolescents express themselves on facebook and my space.

Millions of adolescents share their lives with peers through the internet.

The computer/internet social networking has exploded for children/adolescents in Phoenix and throughout the world.

Teens talk about personal exploits, fights at school, homework, teachers, family, mom and Dad, sharing songs, photos, and much much more.

Parenting Child and Adolescents Behaviors.

Parenting, Adolescent therapy, Child therapy, and Family therapy are all great ways to create a healthy and cohesive family.

The best approach to challenges between a child/teenager and parent are:

Listening without judgment exploring possibilities.

I messages: speaking and taking ownership of your thoughts and feelings.

Logical consequences for behaviors can be effective.

Picking your battles with children and teenagers is important.

If a parent develops mutual respect between child and parent then consequences will diminish.

Approaching your child or adolescent with acceptance and encouragement is essential.. Praising your child and affirming your adolescent will build a relationship which is best!

Children-Adolescents need to be affirmed.

In our busy lives we often get so busy with juggling: dinner, homework, work, cleaning the house, girl scouts boy scouts, sports etc.

Parents can get so caught up on doing tasks that we forget to affirm our children and teens. We forget to tell them all the great things about them.

If we criticize our children we can damage their self esteem. Parents can communicate without criticism. Criticism is damaging.
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I encourage you to find the good inside your child or teenager. He or she is; loving, thoughtful, honest, creative, persistent, helpful, compassionate etc.... this love can go a long way and bring family together instead of dividing family.

Mental Health Counseling Adults

In Phoenix Az as well as nationwide economics has affected adults mental health: child and family, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and more.

Economics has triggered stress, anger, marriage challenges and more
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Gas prices and employment as well as wall street and the housing/mortgage issues are big stressors.

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Adult therapists, teen therapists, and child therapists in Phoenix az are seeing more clients suffering with: anger management, depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, marriage and relationship issues, and sleep problems.

Energy Drinks Child-Teens and Adolescents-Risks

Many energy drinks have more sugar than coca-cola and more caffiene than four cups of coffee.

Side effects of energy drinks include: irregular heart beat, nervousness, insomnia, irritability, potentially impairing the body from absorbing fluids at a normal weight( dangerous in hot climates)

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One research study linked high consumption of energy drinks to athletics and risky behaviors.

Parents of children and adolecents as well as adults should be aware of potential side effects.

Boundaries

" A client once said to me "I set some boundaries on my partner. I told him that he could not talk to me that way anymore...and it did not work. What do I do now?

"What u have done is not boundaries at all...I replied." ""What do u mean.""?

"It was your feeble attempt at controlling your partner, and that NEVER works..... I went on to explain that boundaries are not something you "set on" another person. Boundaries are about yourself.

She could say if u speak to me that way I will leave the room.. She would be setting a boundary with the only one she can control herself...

Not allowing yourself to be HURT is talking control of yourself!

Interesting??????????? From a christian author....

Children Anger Management

Violence and anger are on the rise. Victimization with anger is the norm in our society. Violence is normalized on: video games, cartoons, tv, news, websites, movies etc.

Anger that is not regulated oozes out on society: family members, teachers, peers, and authority figures, police, etc.

Children as young as five have brought guns to school and have shot peers and family members.

Long tern anger is unhealthy, however, anger once in awhile is normal.

Children become angry when they feel hopeless, lonely, and not heard.
Children may model angry parents. Children are angry due to sadness and unhappiness. Children may get angry if they do not get their way.

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Child therapy or a child therapist can help a child with anger management. A child, teen, adolescent therapist or therapy can help the child as well as the parent with anger management skills and techniques to cope with anger in the family.

Passion-Patience-Persistance in reaching life goals.

Society tells us what a "great career" looks like. Money becomes a focal point for jobs and careers.

I believe sucess is finding peace and balance in life and passion.. an...ongoing process.

I have had jobs that paid very well, however, they were void of passion and interest. A day at a job you dislike is like any eternity. It takes a plan to make a change as well as strength( you can do it).

Follow your bliss and your passion. Look at your heart and your dreams.
When your heart is in alignment with your passion their is nothing that can stop you from excellence.

Keep a positive attitude, be determined to reach your goal, be disciplined, learn from your mistakes.

Prescripton Drugs Overdose Leader in US Phoenix Az

Prescrption drug cause more overoses then heroin , cocaine or any other drug according to research from 1970-2005.

Prescription drugs for overdose are 56 percent of the time obtained from friends/family.

Parents of children and teens MUST lock up these potentially dangerous prescribed drugs that are mis-used.

Our society modulates pain through pain killers. The US has 12.6 million users of prescribed pain relievers.

According to research twenty one million people( in the United States)
21 million people need but do not receive treatment for drug or substance abuse..

Stress Management Parents, Adults-Parenting Child

If parents are under too much stress he/she may be overwhelmed with anxiety or depression.

If a parent has too much stress with: marriage, relationships, family, employment etc it will disrupt parenting.

A parent will become less available to their child and less involved. A parent may struggle with effective parenting and consistent discipline.

Parenting challenges can create child behavioral issues: anger, conduct for child, agression, and more.

Conduct Disorder Child,Teenager, adolescents

Children with conduct disorders show a history of violating limits and boundaries that are set at home, school, or by society.

A child may be assaultive, steal, or the behaviors can be nonagressive like:truancy, running away, alcohol and drug abuse.

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There is a correlation to ADHD, ADD, and Oppositional Defiannce in some research

Conduct Disorder Child,Teenager, adolescents

Children with conduct disorders show a history of violating limits and boundaries that are set at home, school, or by society.

A child may be assaultive, steal, or the behaviors can be nonagressive like:truancy, running away, alcohol and drug abuse.

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There is a correlation to ADHD, ADD, and Oppositional Defiannce in some research.

Child Behavior

There are many things that may influence a child or adolescents behavior.

Here are some factors that are important to look at to help your child or teenager:

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Self esteem( low), learning challenges, emotional issues, disabilities, peer pressure, poor role models, teaching dynamics at school, violence, inactivity, divorce, seperation, moving, new school, emotional problems, mood ( sadness, anger management issues)

Parenting and DNA

A child's experiences can change their brain by coating the DNA that controls its function. The coating modifies gene expression, multiplying or shutting down proteins that affect a child, teen, or adults mental state.

Parenting can shape a child's emotional development and mental health. Research shows this is done by chemical changes that alter gene expression; histones loosen chromosomal structures, making the gene easier to transcribe.

Parenting child, teenager, adolescents Anger

If as a parent you are struggling with your child or adolescents anger you may want to look at some of your parenting behaviors.

Setting boundaries with your adolescent and teen is essential. Consistency is vital.

Your teen knows you will not hold to your consequence/punishment and therefore your child/teenager has no reason to modify or change his behavior. Your adolescent will respect you if you stick to your punishments and will not have respect for you when you cave in time after time.

Setting a boundary means a swift and consistent consequence. It does not mean having a debate about disrespect.

If you give in when your adolescent whines, yells, complains then you are doing your adolescent a diservice. Your teen will become entitled and spoiled and disrespectful to authority potentially.

A parent may feel threatened by a child/teenagers anger.

Adolescents and Parents

Tips for Adolescents and Teenagers for positive communication with family.

Talk to your parents in a calm respectful tone.

Set up a time to talk to your parents with no interruptions: tv is off, cell phone is off, 1 on 1 works best.

Listen to your parents opinion without reacting.

Do not interrupt your parents.

Stay calm by breathing and telling yourself you can talk to your parents with out: yelling, crying, throwing a tantrum.

If you can not stay calm reschedule a time to continue your conversation.

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Tips for Relationships,Couples and Marriage

If you want to maintain a healthy relationship you must look at the way you communicate verbally as well as your non verbal communication.

Things to avoid:

Digging up past events and replaying them.

Walking out without rescheduling a time to finish the conversation.

Criticism

Judgment

Blaming

Sarcasm

Name Calling

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Adolescent Anger

Anger management for adolescents is a way to regulate mood so you do not victimize your family and peers.

Adolescent tips for anger management are:

Time management: set aside extra time to finish chores, homework, or to get to any appointment.

Exercise daily. Exercise is one great way to help with anger.

Look at your thoughts. What distortions are involved in your thought process. Change unhealthy thought to a healthier thought.

Adolescents/Teenagers and Sex

Parents whom share their values allow adolescents to make better choices.

It is important to have regular discussions with Adolescents and Teens regarding sex.

The earlier talks about sex the better. It is best to have conversations well in advance(before the teenager/adolescent becomes sexually active.

Many children in grade school are sexually active so do not wait.

Adolescents and Parents

Adolescence is filled with many changes for a family and Teenagers.
Adolescence are searching for their own identity. Adolescents are looking to "find out who they really are and what is important to them". Adolescents have challenges with physical and hormonal changes as well as with peer pressure, self esteem, social skills, acceptance, relationships, academics, family and more.

Talk to your adolescent about goals and show them how they can reach these goals.

Listen to your adolescent.

Spend time weekly one on one with your adolescent/teen,

Encourage your adolescent to grow and explore in a healthy way.

Listening means without: judgment and without criticism.

Smoking and Anger

A women in an article stated she was victimized by a driver who was yelling at her because she was smoking in her vehicle and exposing her children.

Exposing anyone to verbal, physical, emotional abuse is never ok.

As far as smoking it is considerate to think about others before you light one up.

Young children do not have the discretion/abilities to stop a parent from smoking. It is up to the parent to shield their child from danger, smoke, chemicals, etc.

Children and Teens exercise less as they get Older

A recent research study shows that fifteen year old Teenagers are active two hours less than a nine year old child.

A study suggests a third of adolescents( teens/Teenagers) do not receive the minimum exercise suggested by the government.

This inactivity is linked to diabetes, heart disease, obesity etc.

A researcher noted the inactivity coincided with the popularity of DVD's, Internet, Video Games.

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It is vital for parents to set limits on TV, Internet, Video Games and balance this with healthy activities such as exercise, hoops, walking, running, taking the dog on a walk and more.

Relationship Killers

If one expects a relationship to last and be happy one must avoid: criticism, judgment, and putting others down. Judgment is poisionous.

No one wants to feel like they are on trial or being interrogated all the time. A healthy relationship can not grow when the individual is always walking on egg shells.

If you are destroying your marriage/ relationship you must become aware and make changes.

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Compassion and cognitive therapy can be helpful.

Relationships

Each individual in a relationship/ marriage must take accountability for the following:

Behaviors

Values

Boundaries

Limits

Attitudes

Feelings

Hopes

Desires

Talents

And more...

Honesty in Marriage and Relationships

Lying and deceit as well as witholding information from a relationship is extremely damaging.

Many times fear drives dishonesty, however, it is very difficult to rebuilt trust once it is broken.

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It is essential to share your honest truth: needs, desires, failures and whatever else is in your heart and soul.

Relationships

It is important to identify with the feelings of your spouse or partner so you can understand the effects of your behavior and how it impacts your relationship.

Take time to think about your spouse and really place yourself in your partners shoes.

A narcissistic person chooses to think only of themselves and this can damage every relationship.

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Relationships involve mutual respect, sharing, giving, sacrifice, doing things even when you may not want to, thinking of the mental and physical health of your loved one.

Anger Management

The only individual on the planet that can make one feel: depressed, worried, or angry is you.

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Health Longevity

One way to extend the human lifespan up to five years is a
reduction in caloric intake.

Caloric reduction has reduced risks for: heart disease, diabetes, and Cancer according to researcher Edward Weiss of St. Loius U.

The reseracher states caloric restriction over the course of 40 years could yield 3-7 percent increase in longevity per Jay Phelan a Ucla evolutionary biologist.

For more on the article go to: Eating Less Can Add Years to Your Life by Robert Roy Britt, Livescience 7-9-08.

Stress and Anger Management/ Mood Regulation Adult Counseling Services

Tips to reduce stress and regulate your mood:

1. Do not wake up and immediately answer: voice mail, check email etc.
Do not answer messages late in the afternoon.

2. Take time to relax throughout the day.( Music, a quick walk, etc)

3. Set boundaries and say no...yes!!! say no to family and others; otherwise you will deplete your self and not be able to give......of yourself.

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Teen Pregnancy

The number of teenage girls between the ages of 15-17 having babies rose more than 5,700 between 2005 and 2006.

Adolescent and Teen pregnancies affect health and well being for the rest of the teen girls life. Similarly it impacts the well being of their children.

Educating your child early is essential. Explaining the resources: time, finances, emotional nurturing, healthcare, education etc needed to provide: safety, security, and stability to a baby is immense. Explaining what is best for the baby as well as the teen is vital.

Antidepressants Study

In a small portion of an article from Bloomberg News by Michelle Fay Cortez it states:

" Antidepressants taken by millions of people may increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers, a Spanish study in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry found."

Drugs know as SSRI's (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) could trigger gastrointestinal bleeding in one of every 2,000 patients according to Francisco de Abajo from the Spanis agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products.
Drugs known as SSRI's mentioned in the article were: Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor.

For more info go to the full research article:
In the July Archives of general Psychiatry.

Cholesterol Drugs Kids?

A doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.

I believe it is essential to set limits
with your children. Set limits with: television, video games, texting, cell phone use, and the computer.

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Encourage your children to be active and exercise daily: bike, walk, play basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, swimming, soccer, and more.

A healthy diet is vital: vegetables, fruits, organic foods, whole grains are important.

Children-Teens moving houses takes toll on mental health

Children and teens who are uprooted from their homes due to the mortgage crisis have physical and mental challenges.

Children and teenagers in Phoenix and all over the United States experience have to cope with stress, change, and loss.

Children must adjust to meeting new friends and adjusting to a new school environment as well as new friends near their new home.

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Children and Teens are more likely to experience behavioral problems and suffer academically at school.

Antidepressants

The risks of taking some antidepressants for conditions other than medical depression-such as back pain can be hurtful. Mixing SSRI's and anti-inflammatory drugs causes a sixfold spike in your risk of internal bleeding

This was taken from July 1-2008 SD Tribune.