Hawley Counseling
2 Roosevelt Dr. K7A 3J8 Smiths Falls, ON, Canada

Awareness of what we are feeling and thinking is always the initial key to changing a reaction into a response. But how can you become aware of something you have no knowledge of? Often people are not even conscious there is a difference between reacting or responding to a situation, trigger, or even in a conversation. Responding to a situation is the result of using your whole brain before you react. [ 714 more words ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//reaction-vs-re/

CHANGE can be so scary at times. Even when it is positive change. For example a move is one of life's most stressful events. A 'negative' change, like losing a partner, a sudden unwanted career change, or an illness of ourselves or a loved one then the fear and resistance can be overwhelming. But to change the way we feel, to embrace that fear and allow the change free from resistance can be rewarding in so many ways. [ 521 more words ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//change-blah-bl/

CHANGE can be so scary at times. Even when it is positive change. For example a move is one of life's most stressful events. A 'negative' change, like losing a partner, a sudden unwanted career change, or an illness of ourselves or a loved one then the fear and resistance can be overwhelming. But to change the way we feel, to embrace that fear and allow the change free from resistance can be rewarding in so many ways. [ 521 more words ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//change-blah-bl/

From resentment to gratitude. From I want, to I have. From why me, to why not. It is gratitude that pulled me out of so much loss and chaos in my life. I remember reading that just a little bit of gratitude can help change the way you feel. At the time my reaction was disbelief... "What the fuck do I have to be thankful for right now?" and that thought led into... [ 1,373 more word ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//23/i-am-blessed/

From our parents we learn our identity. Identity. Who we are, what we should and should not do. How safe we are. What we are capable of. How we love. How we explore. Our identity is just the way we were taught to attach, to think, to feel and behave. Sometimes, these are wonderful and sometimes they are not. Our early years of attaching shape who we become. [ 2,454 more words ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//forgiveness-an/

Have you ever had a moment of pure rage, and thrown, hit, broke something? Screamed things that you regretted later? Been so angry that afterwards you do not even remember what you did? I certainly have. Have you ever felt so filled with grief that you release an animal-like cry and do not even recognize yourself in the moment? I definitely have. [ 1,616 more word ] https://writeandbehappysite.wordpress.com//the-reptile-br/

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How a caregiver’s trauma can influence a child’s development

It’s important to know the affects. Especially in youth