Life Matters Plus 1

Life Matters Plus 1

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Life Matters Plus 1 episodes

  • BUILDING YOUR SELF ESTEEM

    1.  Pick Your Positives

    2.  Find Ways to Improve Your Negatives

    3.  Praise Yourself for Your Positives

    4.  Set Yourself Achievable Goals to Improve Your Negatives

    5.  Once You Achieved Your Goals Aim Higher

    6.  Challenge Yourself Daily

    7.  Break Down Any Goals You Fail to Achieve

    8.  Try again … and again … and never give up

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/YOIt0pCJJ1s

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com

    IG: @lifemattersplus1

    6 min
  • 5 Things to Do When Your Teen is Depressed

    *There has been an increase in teen depression and suicide.  Partially due to the pandemic.  Here are 5 Things You Can Do When Your Teen is Depressed or a Teen you know is depressed.

    1.  Talk to them,  but most importantly LISTEN to them

    2.  Empathize w/ Them

    3.  Give Them Resources to Use

    4.  Monitor Their Symptoms

    5.  Love Them No Matter What

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/8VNysQ4vqdM

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com 

    IG: @lifemattersplus1 

    5 min
  • Boundaries

    Setting boundaries can be hard, but they are necessary.                               

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/HtlhcEP4B0Y

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com 

    IG: @lifemattersplus1 


    18 min
  • ACE: Adult Childhood Experiences

    It is time we stop saying that because one is a child they will get over it.  When in fact they will not.  The abuse and/or neglect will have adverse effects on into their adulthood.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/t8y1aEbN60Y

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com

    IG: @lifemattersplus1

    6 min
  • OCD vs OCPD

    Obsessive compulsive  disorder is a mental health disorder where the person often face two main issues: obsessions and compulsions.

    OCD is mainly an anxiety disorder, while OCPD is a personality disorder.  Despite having similar symptoms, OCD and OCPD are distinct forms of mental illness that have unique and specific characteristics.

    Types of OCD

    CONTAMINATION

    *Driven by underlying fear of germs

    *Disinfecting/Sterilizing

    *Excessive hand washing

    PERFECTIONISM

    *Driven by underlying need for things to be "right"

    *Arranging things a certain way

    *Superstition about the organization of objects

    FORBIDDEN THOUGHTS

    *Driven by unwanted/intrusive thoughts that are usually violent or sexual in nature

    *Engaging in mental rituals to neutralize thoughts

    *Avoidance of situations believed to be triggering

    DOUBT AND HARM

    *Driven by fear of unintentionally hurting someone

    *Checking and rechecking locks, lights, stove, etc

    *Reviewing the day to make sure no one was harmed

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com

    IG: @lifemattersplus1

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/_ZbANfqVEdU

    7 min
  • When to Get Kids Help

    Here are some signs to look for:

    1. Persistent nightmares and/or trouble sleeping.

    2. Grades don’t match strong efforts put in.

    3. Excessive worry.

    4. Showing issues eating, whether it be too much or little.

    5. Greatly concerned with the wellness of the caregiver.

    6. Form new fears or have incapacitating phobias.

    7. Overly concerned with issues beyond their years. (Bills, work, etc.)

    8. Refusing to sleep or go to school.

    9. Performance in school changes.

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com

    IG: @lifemattersplus1

    Talking to Kids About Mental Health YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/4miBEtvz1QY

    Talking to Kids About Mental Health Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/life-matters/episodes/Talking-to-Kids-About-Mental-Health-eeddt6

    YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/kkagpCiK2lg

    5 min
  • Things People Learn from Battling Depression and Anxiety

    1.  You never know what someone else is going through because people often put on a brave face and overtime learn to hide their pain.

    2.  Recovery and healing takes time, they shouldn’t be rushed.

    3.  Self-care isn’t selfish but necessary to aid in recovery.

    4.  You find out what makes you happy and sometimes who.

    5.  You learn that many persons go through similar struggles.

    6.  You realize that you must forgive yourself and others so that you do not become bitter.

    7.  You learn to enjoy the little things in life and have greater appreciation.

    8.  There is no need to cast judgment on others because people cope differently and respond to paint in a variety of ways.

    9.  You become your true authentic self.

    10.  You find out that you are stronger than you realize.

    11.  You learn that your past doesn’t not define you and that you are worthy and deserving of more than what you previously accepted or allowed.

    12.  You find out who your true friends are.

    13.  It puts you on a path that you would never have taken or wanted to be on if it wasn’t for your personal struggle.

    14.  You develop a deep appreciation for life.

    15.  You understand that life goes on and it does not stop for your pain.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/08_A0h5GWLs

    Website: www.lifemattersplus1.com

    IG: @lifemattersplus1

    13 min

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