Anchoring Your Life Counselling in Cleveland, Queensland | Counsellor

Anchoring Your Life Counselling

Locality: Cleveland, Queensland

Phone: +61 490 061 761

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25.01.2022 It's in someone's darkest moments that they need others to just be there for them, not to fix them or the problem but just for them to know that others are there for them. This is what gives them the strength and the love they need to keep pushing through whatever they are facing. What are some ways you can be there for someone by responding with compassion and concern to their emotional needs? * Don't question their feelings. When you do, you are invalidating them. Inst...ead, accept that how they feel is real for them. * Listen...truly listen. Don't interrupt, look on your phone or get distracted by something else. Put all your focus on hearing that person. * Don't fix it unless you are asked for your help. Give a hug, tell them you're there for them, let them know if there's anything you can do, to tell you. If you are unsure how to support a loved one or are not receiving support yourself then please get in contact with me.

24.01.2022 Verbal abuse can include when someone deliberately attacks, insults, rejects, demeans, threatens or resorts to name calling of another. It can happen in the workplace, in school and in family relationships. The side effects, especially for children, have a lasting impact on them and they can end up with a number of consequences such as negative self-image, anxiety, depression and in its worst form even PTSD. What can you do to avoid this? Try this acronym RETHINK from the... American Academy of Pediatrics, especially when feeling anger or irritation: Recognize your feelings Empathize with your child Think of the situation differently. (Try using humor) Hear what your child is saying Integrate your love with your angry thoughts Notice your body's reactions to feeling anger and to calming down Keep your attention on the present problem

21.01.2022 Wishing you all safe travels and special memories over the next few weeks. Thank you for all your support during 2020 and I look forward to assisting more of our beautiful community in person and our extended community online next year. See you in 2021

20.01.2022 Client Testimonial: "I first went to Debra to learn more about dealing with my partners PTSD. Debra has been a great help in what my partner was going through, giving me far more patience and understanding. Beyond this Debra has given me several strategies to deal with my own stress levels and anxieties as well as some excellent communication techniques. I use these strategies on a daily basis to come to a calm place and reassess my current situation from a more focused point of view. I can highly recommend Debra as a counsellor. So don't hesitate, reach out - the help you need is at your finger tips. Thank you Debra. Cheers Paul."

20.01.2022 An FYI: If you're noticing that you are NOT getting all the notifications from groups you are associated with and you would like to see more, below is the reason why and what you can do about it. Hope it's helpful! "Facebook has changed Notifications for ALL groups again. They have automatically switched members of most groups to receive Highlights instead of All Posts. This means that you will only see about one in ten posts on the groups you’re in! (Even if you’ve upd...ated this in the past) To change these settings... 1. Please go to notifications (click the 3 dots on the top right of the GROUP HOME page....or if on a mobile device click on the dots at the top right of your screen) 2. Click Notifications 3. Change from Highlights to All Posts and save. Pass on the word in your other groups." See more

19.01.2022 "Toxic people or rather those who show signs of problematic behaviour can be difficult to deal with. Signs to look out for are: * self-absorption or self-centeredness * manipulation and other emotional abuse * dishonesty and deceit... * difficulty offering compassion to others * a tendency to create drama or conflict These people will often make you feel like you are to blame even if they are the cause of something gone wrong and are always playing the 'hard done by' card. Don't get drawn into it. How to deal with problematic behaviour in your life: * Recognise how their behaviour makes you feel * Set your boundaries and put yourself first * Be firm * Make yourself unavailable * Walk away

08.01.2022 We all experience life differently, that's just the way it is. The same thing can happen to two people and they may react completely differently. Why? It comes down to each persons personal point of view which is shaped by their past life experiences, their values, how they are currently feeling and, among other things, their assumptions of the situation. It is important to therefore consider other people's perspectives in a situation and not just your own so that you can see the picture from more than just your angle. By doing so, you will take the needs and feelings of everyone involved into account which allows for empathising with one another. A quality that we could all do with focusing on strengthening a little more

04.01.2022 I am back at work next week and I am looking forward to supporting you on your journey through 2021

02.01.2022 The ever elusive happiness that so many are searching for and yearning for but struggle to find. Too often it's because they are looking outside of themselves for fulfillment which is a recipe for unfulfillment. Why? Because much of happiness is within their personal control. So what makes someone happy? Happy people live their lives with a sense of purpose, making the most out of moments regardless of how small or simple they might seem. They live life according to their values and they show signs of humility, patience, compassion, gratefulness and are happy for others. There can be many barriers and obstacles that can be obstructions to someone's happiness, both external factors such as an unhealthy relationship or internal factors such as negative thinking. Send me a message if you are facing any of these challenges.

01.01.2022 Are you living in the past? Living with regret? Waking up each morning wishing something that has already happened - didn't? No-one can say they haven't made a mistake or nothing has ever gone wrong in their life. This is just a part of being human but if you get stuck in the past, you will never enjoy the present or be able to take steps towards creating a better future for yourself. Letting go of the past means accepting the past (which is not the same as liking it); learning from the past; appreciating the present and lastly focusing on what you can control to live a more meaningful life.