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Just Like You CONTEST

So it’s raining here and kind of miserable and I have a good chance to catch up on my paperwork and I came up with a great idea. I want for my More »

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My kids anxiety book “Just Like You”

It’s almost here! The anticipation and excitement are building. Get ready for a great book on anxiety that’s geared towards kids. This is my first book, and I’m so excited for everyone More »

Spring Blossom

New to the blog – ART GALLERY

Artistic talent runs throughout this house, and clearly the juices have been flowing lately. Please welcome to the blog the very first artistic creations from Sydney Devoe. Sydney is a budding artist More »

Exploring

Favourite Quote Friday

Oh it’s been a very busy but great week. I’ve had so many great things happen and feel the energy just moving and flowing. Here’s a quote for today: “ I will More »

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How does social anxiety affect you?

What a great way of expressing how social anxiety affects a person. If you have a chance please check out this video.Social Anxiety Disorder More »

Helping Kids Adjust to School

June 17, 2013   Darlene Wierski-Devoe   No comments

Have you just moved to a new area? Is your child just starting school or moving to a new school? Both parents and educators play a role in helping kids adjust to school. It is imperative that kids maintain high self-esteem and build trust with other children and adults throughout the process. Additionally, assisting children with this transition can give parents peace of mind and a natural opportunity to become involved in their children’s education.
 
School transitions can be an exciting time for children. However, they can also come with anxiety. It is natural for children to be apprehensive about their new teachers and classmates, as well as the logistics that are part of navigating a new school building and routine. It is important for parents not to feel isolated during this process or blame themselves if there are some bumps in the road.
 
When families work together with educators, transitions are more likely to go well. Here are just a few ways parents can assist their children.

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LMAO – Laughing My Anxiety Off – Adult Program

May 23, 2013   Darlene Wierski-Devoe   No comments

It is just as important for parents to be supported and have resources available to make them feel their best. I am always looking for great resources and Laurel’s program is spectacular. I always like options and part of dealing with anxiety is knowing that you have those tools in your toolbox. Here’s all you need to know about LMAO – Laughing my anxiety off.

 
Are you struggling with excessive worry, anxiety or anxious moments?
Do you need a supportive community in conjunction with or outside of traditional therapies?
Do you need a safe and friendly environment that connects you to others struggling with anxiety or worry?
Are you apprehensive about meeting groups of strangers IRL (in real life)?
 
Program Creator:
 
Laurel Crossley, B. A. Child Studies, Life Coach, and Parent Educator, struggled with anxiety from early childhood into early adulthood when she finally “deleted” it from her life. She was desperate to locate a support group to talk and share her struggles with and couldn’t find any. LMAO was originally created to support children but SO many of her adult clients asked for a similar group and so, Laurel began LMAO for adults.
 
Purpose:
 
An addendum to “traditional therapies”, LMAO serves as an online support system for adults affected by worry or anxious thoughts.
 
Program:
 
Delivered via Skype, this 5-week support initiative meets once per week and discusses topics through the online chat and video components of Skype with Laurel acting as facilitator
During the initial week, Laurel involves participants in creating a format that supports the group – i.e. positive feedback – each week someone is elected to say wonderful and meaningful things about each other
Topics for discussion will be decided upon the first night of programming to ensure the content reflects the participants

For further information/program details/registration please contact:
Laurel Crossley, B.A.
Phone: 289-337-8417
Click on the link to e-mail: LMAO Inquiry
Cost: $125 per person for 5 weeks
Next Class Begins: Monday, June 3rd, 2013 – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Skype

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May 29th Special Event

May 21, 2013   Darlene Wierski-Devoe   No comments

SPECIAL EVENT
Have you ever had questions about how to ease an anxious mind naturally?
Do you have questions about herbs and supplements and how they can help your child?

Dr. Nahid

Dr. Nahid

Dr. Ahmedzadeh will share with us her knowledge and expertise to give parents tools to help their children thrive.
Please R.S.V.P to darlene@talkbreathelive.com

Place: Our Lady of Victory School
540 Commercial Street
Milton, ON L9T 3R2
(side entrance – follow the sign)

Date: Wednesday, May 29th 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This group meets regularly each month on the last Wednesday of the month. It is a part of PCMH Parent’s for Children’s Mental Health. PCMH is the only provincial, parent-led, non-profit organization that provides a voice for families who face the challenges of child and youth mental health issues.
PCMH provides support, education, and empowerment by linking networks of families, communities, agencies, and government.
PCMH believes in the promotion of family-centered principles of care. PCMH believes that children’s mental health is everyone’s business and each child, youth, and family has the right to achieve mental wellness, to be supported, and to be treated with equity and respect.
Our goals are Support, Educate, and Empower.

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Transitioning and separation anxiety

May 20, 2013   Darlene Wierski-Devoe   No comments

I love finding articles that have lots of great ideas and information. I just found this one online today.
Transitioning and separation anxiety
Expert advice from The Children’s Workshop
Updated: Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:16 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 20 May 2013, 10:15 AM EDT

  • The Children’s Workshop
  • By Nicole Chiello

Children handle transitions in very individualized ways. Some children forever handle them with ease, going from school to home and different classrooms with no problem at all throughout the day.

Other children have a hard time with transitioning through many portions of the day. As parents, there are many ways you can ease their anxiety and help them through the transition process.

When can I expect transition or separation anxiety to occur?

This process for children can start in infancy and is actually a very normal developmental process for children and is part of the growing up process. However, often it occurs throughout childhood and can happen often, such as:

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Square Pegs Kids event this Saturday

April 20, 2013   Darlene Wierski-Devoe   No comments

The Square Peg Kids Family FUNdraising event will take place at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre at 1280 Dundas Street West at Fourth Line on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. There will be a vendor market place, a silent auction and a steady stream of scheduled activities for adults and Children.

I will be reading, “Just Like You”. Admission is free but a donation of a new or gently used toy or book for the drop in would be greatly appreciated (no stuffies please). Cash donations are also welcome.
Square Peg Kids is an organization dedicated to providing resources and peace of mind for families and children whose lives have been affected by autism, Asperger’s, AD(H)D, sensory processing disorder, OCD, giftedness, anxiety, and other neurodevelopmental challenges.
If you’re interested in finding out more please visit Square Peg Kids

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