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  • Learning to listen to the silence

    American Counseling Association|Updated Feb 2, 2018

    Most of us have surely noticed that today's world is a pretty noisy place. From electronic gadgets, to the sounds of traffic, to just listening to the chatter of family, friends and co-workers, much of our day is probably filled with a great deal of sound. This noise may seem a condition of modern life, but studies have found that purposely adding a little silence to our days may bring a number of benefits. Adding some quiet can provide not just mental health benefits, but physiological ones as well. Turning off at least...

  • Fighting the winter blahs

    American Counseling Association|Updated Jan 19, 2018

    Yes, on a chilly winter day it can feel really good to curl up with a good book or binge on that favorite TV series. While such activities are enjoyable, they may leave you feeling worse if not balanced with other, more active parts of your life. The "winter blahs," or "winter blues," are feelings of being depressed about the shorter days, colder weather, gray skies and fewer opportunities to be outdoors for fresh air and exercise. In most parts of the country winter means we have to make a real effort to go outside. And so...

  • How to handle workplace disagreements

    The American Counseling Association, Special to the Village News|Updated Jan 11, 2018

    While everyone all has multiple relationships through their family and friends, for most people, the relationships in which they spend the most waking hours are work relationships. Disagreements in any relationship can be challenging, but with friends and family, people usually find ways to work out their issues. A disagreement on the job, however, especially with someone who has more authority, can be a very difficult and awkward experience. Even if someone feels strongly about an idea, decision or a project, they often...

  • Are your kids prepared to handle drug temptations?

    American Counseling Association|Updated Jan 7, 2018

    It can be difficult for parents to talk seriously with their children about certain issues, especially sex or drugs. And while the sex talk may get handled just fine (or not) by the school's health education class, it's essential that your child be prepared for potential drug encounters because they are going to happen. When's the right time to begin drug discussions with your children? Experts advise that it's well before they become teenagers. Children as young as five are able to comprehend that certain things are bad for...

  • Be a weight loss helper, not a hinderer

    The American Counseling Association, Special to the Village News|Updated Jan 7, 2018

    Know someone trying to lose weight as one of their new year’s resolutions? Probably yes, since weight loss is traditionally the most common resolution that people make. While dropping a few pounds is clearly highly personal, if there’s a spouse, family member, co-worker or friend aiming for a trimmer waistline, people have a number of ways to support their loved ones bringing their resolution to fruition. A good starting point in being helpful is often not trying to be so helpful. Sometimes things people do or say may mak...