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Thinking negatively affects your attitude about your future and the kind of people you attract. It also affects the opportunities you can draw into your life, so changing the way you think may be the most powerful skill you can acquire and teach to your children. If you teach your children how to be positive, optimistic, hopeful, and how to think from a place of empowerment, it can change the whole family dynamic as well as your children’s future.
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Posted by Lucinda Bassett in Anxiety, Coach, Depression, Grief, Health, Illness, Loneliness, Loss, Lucinda Bassett, Mental Illness, Negative Thinking, Positive Thinking, PTSD, Relationships, Sadness, Sexual Abuse, Starting Over, Truth Be Told.
It has been over three years since the death of my husband David, and no matter how much time goes by, it is still excruciatingly painful. The worst part is, I really have no one to grieve with. The two people that I should have been sharing the grieving process with on this painful day, my two children, simply can’t deal with the horrific memory of that day when David took his life.
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Posted by Lucinda Bassett in Anxiety, Coach, Depression, Grief, Health, Illness, Loneliness, Loss, Lucinda Bassett, Mental Illness, Negative Thinking, Positive Thinking, PTSD, Relationships, Sadness, Sexual Abuse, Starting Over, Truth Be Told.
Safeguarding your children against sexual predators is not easy. Many parents have preconceived notions that child predators are strangers searching for their children on the Internet, or are lurking around schools and playgrounds. However, young victims were often preyed upon by someone they know. This upcoming Thursday, November 1, I will discuss various issues concerning sexually abused children as well as how to get help. To learn more tune in to Truth Be Told on LA TALK LIVE!
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Posted by Lucinda Bassett in Anxiety, Coach, Depression, Grief, Health, Illness, Loneliness, Loss, Lucinda Bassett, Mental Illness, Negative Thinking, Positive Thinking, PTSD, Relationships, Sadness, Sexual Abuse, Starting Over, Truth Be Told.
For many people, depression is biochemical. But as with stress and anxiety, certain coping skills can help and may even eliminate your symptoms. Anyone going through challenge and change feels some depression that will pass in time. But if you’re having suicidal thoughts, call a doctor immediately. Below is an article full of tips to help turn negative thinking into positive thinking. I am eager to hear your feedback.
Depression: How to Challenge Negative Thinking
“Depression can lead to habitual negative thoughts. Try these expert-tested tips and tricks to counter depression symptoms and practice positive thinking.”
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Posted by Lucinda Bassett in Anxiety, Coach, Depression, Grief, Health, Illness, Loneliness, Loss, Lucinda Bassett, Mental Illness, Negative Thinking, Positive Thinking, PTSD, Relationships, Sadness, Sexual Abuse, Starting Over, Truth Be Told.
Feeling Suicidal?
“You’re not alone; many of us have had suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Feeling suicidal is not a character defect, and it doesn’t mean that you are crazy, or weak, or flawed. It only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now.”
Read on to learn coping tips from our friends at HELPGUID.ORG. Take all threats seriously and reach out to help those in trouble get help.
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Posted by Lucinda Bassett in Anxiety, Coach, Depression, Grief, Health, Illness, Loneliness, Loss, Lucinda Bassett, Mental Illness, Negative Thinking, Positive Thinking, PTSD, Relationships, Sadness, Sexual Abuse, Starting Over, Truth Be Told.
