Precious Predicaments

Body image is a person's thought, feelings, and perception of the attractiveness of their own body. The thought or perception can be positive, negative or both. With summer being here many individuals have or may wish they had the body that they see on television or in the magazines. This could leave many developing both good as well as bad habits or behaviors. Join myself and others today as we talk about body image and body shaping. I will have a guest share how she can help you shape up your body. I want to hear your thoughts. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914.

When one marry it is often filled with bliss, joy and happiness. The last thing that the couple may be thinking about is sickness, unexpected tragedy and death. However when such occur how is the other partner suppose to go about their life? Grieving and mourning is different for everyone. The anger, and complex emotions can take a toll as well as the financial aspects of running the household and maintaining the family. Holidays, graduations and other life events can create a challange. 

Join myself and other today 6/20/22 at 12pm Pacific as we discuss life after the death of a spouse. Healing is possible. Life can go on. And yes help is available. Let's talk about it. I want to hear your thoughts. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT.

Deliverance occurs in the Old Testament and has two meanings.The first is to give over into possession or power of another.  The second refers to the Acts of God whereby he rescues his people from danger. However, how can one go about  being able to be delivered from themself. Often it appears that many individuals become their own worst enemy. They may find it difficult to get out of their own way causing harm to self as well as others. 

Join myself and others as we discuss taking steps to be delievered from yourself. Live 6/14/22 11:30am. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914.

Being a parent does not come with a manual. It can be both rewarding as well as frustrating. Once the child becomes an adult it seems like many still demonstrate child like behaviors. This can be normal however, when the adult child reaches the age past 30 what is a parent to do. Today there are many parents that have adult children still living at home. There appears to be an epidemic of young adults in our society that are struggling to get off the ground. The adult child may have mental health issues, struggling with addictions, or they may have difficulties with failure to launch. However, what is a parent or family to do? As time passes the behaviors and the attitude the adult child demonstrate around the home can appear to look like entitlement issues. Such can also leave the parents with complex emotions as well as struggling to obtain resources and support.

Join myself and others as we discuss adult child entitlement. The adult child as well as the parents could benefit from obtaining resources and support. What does tough love look like in your home? Are you afraid of your adult child? Do your adult child blame you for their problems or situation? What is a healthy adult child relationship? Can you put your child out of your home without feeling guilty?

To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughs. It is time to have peace as well as a healthy adult child relationship with your adult child.

Today it appears that everything is out of control. It is becoming difficult and impossible to relax and enjoy life. As we are experiencing illnesses, increase in COVID related matters, deaths, shootings, toxic relationships, life transitions not to mention the price of gas and food. Question is how can one find peace or just have peace within their mind? One would first have to get their prioritizes straight. What is most important to you? When one priortize peace it is like making the foundation of your whole life one of calmness, clariry and ease. At that point one can develop a different and more effective place as to develop a peace of mind. Once one priortize peace life problems can become simple and less challenging. 

Join myself and others as we discuss this topic. Peace is priceless. It is important and must me protected. Let's talk about it. 6/7/22 11:30am. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughts. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT.

There are often times where making a decision make not be as easy as one may think. Yet we often make decisions dailly rather it has to do with a personal decision, financial, employment, raising children or within a relationship. Join myself and others as we discuss decision making. This may also be a stress reliever as one may be wondering what to do regarding a situation. One must also avoid making a decision based on one's emotions. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914 5/30/22 at 12pm Pacific. Or you can listen later at any time. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT.

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of such I will be addressing parenting adult children with mental health issues. Many adult children suffer in silence as the parents may often deal with parental guilt or feel helpless as mental health is an issues that most individuals do not understand. Often resourses may be difficult to obtain. Yet they are available. Join myself and others as I provide information to guide, educate, offer support to assist parents with obtaining services to assist their adult children as it relates to symptoms and behaviors regarding mental health.

To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT

Dating should not be compliacted. However, often many find out that the person they met or have been talking to is not the same person. They are often left to pick up the peices or try to find an escape. Many issues may arise however, communication and lies will come to light. Join myself and others today as we discuss dating out of your league. There is someone for every one. Don't play the game without knowing the rules. Such can leave life long scars. Dating with a purpose may be a thing of the past. However, the purpose of why you conneccted with the individual may change. Lets talk about it. I want to hear your thoughts. Live 5/23/22 12pm Pacifc. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney

A  mother's love and guidance is valuable as it shapes a child for their entire life. What better way than to dedicate a day to give back or show that we care than to have a day dedicated especially for mothers. That's not to say that they should not be acknowkedged or honored every day. 

Being a mother is a hard but rewarding job. There may be mistakes made along the way. However, how can one express gratitude to mothers? It is important to show them that we care before it is too late for them to hear it. How did you celebrate or acknowledge on Mother's Day?

Let' talk about it. I want to hear your thoughts. Live 5/9/22 at 12pm Pacific. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Hosted by Jeanette Abney LMFT.

Stress is something that we all experience. There is good stress as well as bad stress. Stress affects individuals from all walks of life. It can also be stored in different parts of one's body and will manifest itself in a variety of ways. Join myself and First Lady Lady T Robinson as we discuss how when our patterns of life become so overwhelming with worldiness things and events that it can become difficult to remember how blessed one may truly be. Also how does one convert from feeling stressed to feeling and believing that they are blessed. To join in on the conversation call 516 387-1914. Live 5/3/22 at 11:30 am Pacific. I want to hear your thoughts.