Counseling On Demand

We are taking a different approach to all news you have been hearing about Christine Ford and Brett Kavanaugh. We are talking about the hardship of re-living your trauma, sexual or not. Fred explains that people who come forward about assault and are not believed end up in therapy. Follow Fred on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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Change is something we all have a little bit or or a lot of a problem with this comes from our need and want to predict and know what is coming. When something doesn't fit our knowledge base it can be nerve racking. Animals, like humans are also impacted by change, it is a normal response. Some individuals really rely on consistency and when the consistency goes away feelings of anxiety can rise. A lot of this comes from your brain's automatic response. It helps to think of the brains response as evidence rather than a problem. Find Fred online here. 

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Parenting is hard. And it may be becoming more difficult. It can require a lot of team work and planning. Some children are good at creating marital discord in order to get what they want. They get their parents into an argument so then the child gets to go do whatever they want. It starts with being aware that a child's behavior can impact your relationship. Sometimes couples start to blame their partner for their child's problem. This is the wrong way. Telling your spouse how to parent is insulting. Find Fred here online. 

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Unconditional positive regard, that's the tool we are giving you today. Think of it as a version of giving someone the benefit of the doubt. But in this version you are aware of the things that bother you, but you also learn to understand why certain behaviors happen so you can be more forgiving and understand why they bother you. Sometimes they do these problem behaviors to protect themselves. Find Fred online here.

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Laughter is good for you. And laughing at yourself can be even better. Some of the benefits include self expression, forgiveness and even the benefit of not making the mistake twice if you learn from the mistakes you do make. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling. 

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Wanda Barzee, one of the individuals convicted in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, was recently released from prison. We talk about the impact this can have on Elizabeth and people close or even far from the story.This release could cause triggers in people who have otherwise overcome their post traumatic stress injury. Follow us on Instagram @rileycounseling. 

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Fred shares a story of his life where he went through some anxiety and self doubt that you can hopefully learn from and maybe laugh a little. Because who hasn't been here, right? An embarrassing moment can really help you learn about yourself and your ability to handle certain situations. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or as Fred calls it, Post Traumatic Stress Injury, impacts the lives of people all over the globe. PTSD can be healed when it is thought of like an injury to the brain. We are talking about ways to thrive, not just survive after trauma.

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Today we are talking about Hurricane Florence. At the time we recorded this episode is the first day the storm made landfall. Hurricanes can cause severe trauma for those near the storm. It is important to take care of your mental health, even during natural disasters. Fred gives things you may not have thought of that you can do to help those who are impacted by the trauma. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling. 

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We are talking about two different ways to approach stress and the world around us. They are approach and avoidance. Fred gives listeners two tasks. Do you avoid it? Or approach it? These tasks will help you approach social standards that can cause stress. Breaking social norms can be very hard for some people. We are trying to help with that. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling. 

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