by C P Whitaker | Nov 16, 2022 | Coping Skills, Health, Menopause, Relationships
As noted in the first Skills Application blog, none of the coping skills blogs specifically mention menopause. The most valuable and effective coping skills are those that can be applied across a wide spectrum of life’s issues. You, as a MM reader, are getting in on...
by C P Whitaker | Nov 8, 2022 | Coping Skills, Health
I am a huge proponent of meditation. I recommend it and teach various styles to most of my clients. I often refer to myself as a meditation practitioner. But the truth of the matter is that I am not much more than a wannabe. A heavy-duty wannabe because I really,...
by C P Whitaker | Nov 1, 2022 | Coping Skills, Health, Hormones
Back in the day – I’m talking thousands of years ago – when we turned a corner and ran into a saber-toothed tiger or some other imminent danger, we were hardwired to either fight or flee. To give us the boost we needed to do either one of those...
by C P Whitaker | Oct 25, 2022 | Coping Skills, Relationships, Self Awareness
I Statements truly are “the bomb”. They are the epitome of communicating how we are feeling in a healthy format. They are also self-protective in that they are so clear and succinct that they cannot be turned around and used against us. I imagine most of us have...
by C P Whitaker | Oct 18, 2022 | Coping Skills, Relationships, Self Awareness
This is one of those foundational coping skills pieces. Generally found in people’s QII (see Start with Simple and Easy). Regardless of the immediate issues at hand, this will serve you well. It doesn’t take long when working with a new client for them to make a...
