Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to give everyone a great referral. I recently went through the tough task of getting a mortgage. Luckily, I had the most honest and patient mortgage broker. I just wanted to send out a big thank you to Scott (my mortgage broker) and Kelly (my loan processor). Thank you guys for your hard work, diligence and patience. And for the readers out there... if you are in need of their services the info is below:
Ace Mortgage Loan Corp.
10181 W. Sample Rd Ste 206
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Ph: 954.777.4774
Fx: 954.777.5115
Thank you, Lisa at PTC
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Relaxation Tips
We received an email from massagetherapycareers.com blog...they wanted to share their tips on relaxation to PTC readers. So check out the link below.
http://www.massagetherapycareers.com/blog/2008/100-illustrated-relaxation-exercises-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
http://www.massagetherapycareers.com/blog/2008/100-illustrated-relaxation-exercises-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Coping Tools for the Holidays
Holiday time is traditionally perceived as a time of joy and festivity. For many however, the holidays bring about what is commonly referred to as the “Holiday Blues”. Holiday Blues can range from mild sadness and just feeling stressed to symptoms of severe anxiety and/or depression. For many, holiday time can magnify difficulties that have been present all year long but become intensified due to the pressures of trying to promote the holiday spirit. Family/relationship issues, grief and loss, financial strain, and time constraints are common sources of increased emotional distress. Unrealistic expectations and difficulties setting healthy boundaries increase the potential of feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season.
Here are some tips to help you manage the most common triggers of holiday distress:
Unrealistic Expectations:
* Don’t expect perfection of yourself or others. Driving yourself to exhaustion will not create a happy holiday for you or your loved ones.
* Simplify family traditions that may be too much work or that are not conducive to an already hectic lifestyle.
* Prioritize invitations and do not feel compelled to attend every holiday event.
Family Issues:
* Set differences aside
* Accept family members and friends as they are, not who you wish them to be.
* Avoid using holiday gatherings as a time to resolve old and recent grievances.
* Be supportive of others who may be feeling negatively. Remember they may be experiencing the same holiday stress that you are.
Financial Strain:
* Before you go shopping, decide how much you can afford to spend on gifts or other holiday expenses.
* Stick to your budget.
* Remember that you can not truly buy happiness, love or acceptance.
* Explore ways to express holiday cheer that do not cost lots of money.
* Find ways to share expenses with others especially in regards to gift giving and event planning.
The most important thing to remember during this time of year is to be true and good to yourself. This means setting boundaries with others and making time to care for yourself. Focus on making this holiday season as joyful as possible. If you don’t feel merry for whatever reason, share your feelings with loved ones and let them know what you need from them.
Here are some tips to help you manage the most common triggers of holiday distress:
Unrealistic Expectations:
* Don’t expect perfection of yourself or others. Driving yourself to exhaustion will not create a happy holiday for you or your loved ones.
* Simplify family traditions that may be too much work or that are not conducive to an already hectic lifestyle.
* Prioritize invitations and do not feel compelled to attend every holiday event.
Family Issues:
* Set differences aside
* Accept family members and friends as they are, not who you wish them to be.
* Avoid using holiday gatherings as a time to resolve old and recent grievances.
* Be supportive of others who may be feeling negatively. Remember they may be experiencing the same holiday stress that you are.
Financial Strain:
* Before you go shopping, decide how much you can afford to spend on gifts or other holiday expenses.
* Stick to your budget.
* Remember that you can not truly buy happiness, love or acceptance.
* Explore ways to express holiday cheer that do not cost lots of money.
* Find ways to share expenses with others especially in regards to gift giving and event planning.
The most important thing to remember during this time of year is to be true and good to yourself. This means setting boundaries with others and making time to care for yourself. Focus on making this holiday season as joyful as possible. If you don’t feel merry for whatever reason, share your feelings with loved ones and let them know what you need from them.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Clinical Supervision for MSW's and Mental Health Counselors
Lisa gets several emails a month re: Licensed psychotherapists and interns that want us to post tools and skills. Therefore we have decided to add posts that will provide tools and skills for psychotherapists and interns. If you are an intern in South Florida, We provide Qualified Clinical Supervision for MSW and Mental Health Counselor interns in Florida.
Lisa Friedman, LCSW has been a clinical supervisor since 1999. Lisa is also a Qualified Clinical Supervisor in the State of Florida. She has experience working with issues such as, wellness, mental health, psychiatric disorders, dual diagnosis, homeless, HIV/AIDS, trauma, and eating disorders. The populations she has served include children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. She utilizes a consultation and toolbox (eclectic) approach to clinical supervision. Lisa typically sees Licensed Psychotherapists, as well as supervises masters level social workers and mental health interns individually or in small groups. Lisa and Shan Monroe LCSW provide exam preparation and coaching to assist MSW's in taking the ASWB clinical social work exam. Lisa and the other therapists provide these services virtually.
Lisa Friedman, LCSW has been a clinical supervisor since 1999. Lisa is also a Qualified Clinical Supervisor in the State of Florida. She has experience working with issues such as, wellness, mental health, psychiatric disorders, dual diagnosis, homeless, HIV/AIDS, trauma, and eating disorders. The populations she has served include children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. She utilizes a consultation and toolbox (eclectic) approach to clinical supervision. Lisa typically sees Licensed Psychotherapists, as well as supervises masters level social workers and mental health interns individually or in small groups. Lisa and Shan Monroe LCSW provide exam preparation and coaching to assist MSW's in taking the ASWB clinical social work exam. Lisa and the other therapists provide these services virtually.
https://lisafriedmanlcsw.com/Clinical-Supervision-.html
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Parenting Tools: Expectations
All parents have expectations of their children. Setting and communicating these expectations in a healthy manner goes a long way in helping children achieve their maximum potential.
There are two primary types of expectations that can be established for kids. The first type is behavioral. Behavioral expectations demonstrate character traits that parents would like to see in their children. These may include things like manners, ambition, perseverance, respect, and the ability to take responsibility.
The second type of expectations is achievements. Achievements are based on your child accomplishing specific objectives such as developing friendships, earning certain grades, or making a team.
It is important that that the expectations you set are realistic. Expectations that are set too high or do not match your child’s personality, strengths, age, or interests can lead to all kinds of negative stress for you and your child.
Here are some helpful tips you can utilize establish healthy expectations:
· Talk to your child often so you can understand his/her strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
· Make sure that you communicate your expectations clearly and specifically.
· Ensure that your child has the resources, education, and support needed to reach set standards.
· Make sure your child knows how they, not you, benefit from meeting certain expectations and goals.
· Emphasize unmet expectations as opportunities for learning and growth as opposed to being examples of personal failure.
· Remember that your actions speak louder than words.
· Avoid using “do as I say, not as I do” as a primary parenting philosophy.
There are two primary types of expectations that can be established for kids. The first type is behavioral. Behavioral expectations demonstrate character traits that parents would like to see in their children. These may include things like manners, ambition, perseverance, respect, and the ability to take responsibility.
The second type of expectations is achievements. Achievements are based on your child accomplishing specific objectives such as developing friendships, earning certain grades, or making a team.
It is important that that the expectations you set are realistic. Expectations that are set too high or do not match your child’s personality, strengths, age, or interests can lead to all kinds of negative stress for you and your child.
Here are some helpful tips you can utilize establish healthy expectations:
· Talk to your child often so you can understand his/her strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
· Make sure that you communicate your expectations clearly and specifically.
· Ensure that your child has the resources, education, and support needed to reach set standards.
· Make sure your child knows how they, not you, benefit from meeting certain expectations and goals.
· Emphasize unmet expectations as opportunities for learning and growth as opposed to being examples of personal failure.
· Remember that your actions speak louder than words.
· Avoid using “do as I say, not as I do” as a primary parenting philosophy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Self Esteem Tool
Self Esteem Box
Clients and the therapists I supervise always ask me for tips, tools and skills to build self esteem.
The building blocks of self esteem are developed while receiving praise and accolades for successes, as well as pride for self, all throughout child development. If anything got in the way of that developmental task…a person’s self esteem is possibly less full as one would like.
One of the tools that I use is a “Success Box”. This tool is for kids, teens, and adults.
As each individual creates and fills up their “success box” they have a tangible way to access their success…and this will assist someone in building upon each success... thus building a strong sense of self esteem.
Here’s how you create or help someone create a “Success box”:
Use a shoebox or a box that is the same size and decorate the box according to your personality. (My box may have suns, starts, greens, blues and purples, pictures of animals, and perhaps a collage of beach scenes). Everyone’s box is different.
As you begin the creation process, this is your “Success Box”. Start to fill the box up with letters/cards you have received praising you from others, note cards with your daily, weekly and yearly successes (any successes), awards, and your own note cards including positive thoughts about yourself.
Parents helping their kids with a “Success Box”: use fun note cards and write your child successes daily and/or as each success occurs and give it to your child to place in their box. Include praise from teachers, other parents, siblings and adults in your child’s life.
Now the box exists for when you having a low moment: Just open the box and review the contents when you need them. We build our self esteem all throughout our life…so you can continue adding to your box and reviewing the contents whenever necessary.
Have Fun!
Lisa
Clients and the therapists I supervise always ask me for tips, tools and skills to build self esteem.
The building blocks of self esteem are developed while receiving praise and accolades for successes, as well as pride for self, all throughout child development. If anything got in the way of that developmental task…a person’s self esteem is possibly less full as one would like.
One of the tools that I use is a “Success Box”. This tool is for kids, teens, and adults.
As each individual creates and fills up their “success box” they have a tangible way to access their success…and this will assist someone in building upon each success... thus building a strong sense of self esteem.
Here’s how you create or help someone create a “Success box”:
Use a shoebox or a box that is the same size and decorate the box according to your personality. (My box may have suns, starts, greens, blues and purples, pictures of animals, and perhaps a collage of beach scenes). Everyone’s box is different.
As you begin the creation process, this is your “Success Box”. Start to fill the box up with letters/cards you have received praising you from others, note cards with your daily, weekly and yearly successes (any successes), awards, and your own note cards including positive thoughts about yourself.
Parents helping their kids with a “Success Box”: use fun note cards and write your child successes daily and/or as each success occurs and give it to your child to place in their box. Include praise from teachers, other parents, siblings and adults in your child’s life.
Now the box exists for when you having a low moment: Just open the box and review the contents when you need them. We build our self esteem all throughout our life…so you can continue adding to your box and reviewing the contents whenever necessary.
Have Fun!
Lisa
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Tips to Improve Self Esteem
Tips for improving self-esteem:
1.Use visualization to achieve your dreams and increase your self- esteem!
2. Develop and work at achieving your goals. If you do this, your confidence will increase and you will feel positive.
3. Be aware of and make a conscience effort to change negative/self sabotaging self-talk.
4. Identify and embrace your feelings; even those you do not like.
5. Be aware of how you compare yourself to others.
6. Clarify your values and make decisions that are in alignment with these values.
7. Identify your strengths. Focus on your strengths.
8. Make a point to learn something new everyday.
9. Make an effort to start your day on a positive note.
10. Make a list of accomplishments.
11. Learn to reframe perceived failures and don’t be afraid to “fail” in the future.
12. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and generally take good care of yourself.
13. Cultivate a social life and associate with people who help promote your overall well-being.
14. Utilize positive affirmations and/or meditations on a daily basis.
15. Congratulate yourself as often as possible.
1.Use visualization to achieve your dreams and increase your self- esteem!
2. Develop and work at achieving your goals. If you do this, your confidence will increase and you will feel positive.
3. Be aware of and make a conscience effort to change negative/self sabotaging self-talk.
4. Identify and embrace your feelings; even those you do not like.
5. Be aware of how you compare yourself to others.
6. Clarify your values and make decisions that are in alignment with these values.
7. Identify your strengths. Focus on your strengths.
8. Make a point to learn something new everyday.
9. Make an effort to start your day on a positive note.
10. Make a list of accomplishments.
11. Learn to reframe perceived failures and don’t be afraid to “fail” in the future.
12. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and generally take good care of yourself.
13. Cultivate a social life and associate with people who help promote your overall well-being.
14. Utilize positive affirmations and/or meditations on a daily basis.
15. Congratulate yourself as often as possible.
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