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THE
RELAXATION RESPONSE
Relaxation News
by Laurie H. Miller, C.C.H.
ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Dear Clients,
After almost 20
years in the same location, I’ve moved. The owner of
the Gillette building took over the entire space for his business
that is booming. As many of you know, there has been a parking
problem and noise problem, so it seems that it was time to
go.
The good news is
that I am only about 3 miles from my old location, easy to
get to, plenty of parking, and in a beautiful sound proof
office. It is handicap accessible from the back of the building,
and I can be found easily on the ground floor.
Moving has tested
my ability to be flexible, accept change, and let go! It took
me 3 months to make it happen. I am looking forward to serving
you in my beautiful new office!
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(See
below for more new office details.)
Are
Your Children Modeling Your Stress Response?
Some parents have problems either at
work or at home, or are overwhelmed with too much to do. Some
have difficulty relaxing or having fun. In modeling their
parents, which all children do, they can take on their parent’s
stress and may model the stress behavior their parents exhibit.
Kids may project negative outcomes
just like their parents, or have symptoms of anxiety just
like their parents. They may act out the stress behavior,
like anger at their friends. Sometimes the parents don’t
notice until the child shows overt behavioral changes. Some
children act like they have to take care of a parent. This
can also be a sign of internalized stress.
It
is sometimes thought that children don’t notice, or
are resilient to trauma or change, but their subconscious
minds have the same fight or flight response as ours. Over
time the stress response takes its toll and can set in negative
patterns that will affect the child’s positive progress
at school, at home, or socially.
CHILDREN’S
SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH STRESS
Physical:
Anxiety, nail biting or picking, nervous habits, bed wetting,
stomach aches, teeth grinding, and illness (always check with
a doctor).
Emotional:
Difficulty making friends and expressing themselves, anger,
fighting, withdrawing, low self esteem, lack of confidence,
and fear.
Mental:
Inability to concentrate or focus, poor performance in school
or sports, self criticism, negative thinking, over focus on
TV or computer.
WHAT TO DO
4 Steps To Help Your Child Cope With
Stress
1. Handle your own stress problems,
so that you model new positive behaviors.
2. Talk to your child about what they are feeling. Understand
that they may be trying to protect you or themselves.
3. Give your child “stress outlets”, like new
fun activities, exercise, family talk time, or even a punching
bag.
4. Get help for your child. It is as important for them to
understand what is happening as for you.
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New
Office Details and Information
1151 Dove Street #160, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(MacArthur near Birch Street, South of the 405 Fwy)
To
My Clients:
My
phone number remains the same, however I am no longer in an
executive suite, so I do not have a receptionist to answer
the phone or greet you. Instead, I will answer the phone when
I am free, and while in session my friendly new auto attendant
will take a message. You can call for office directions without
having to speak directly to me, or find them on my web site:
www.hypnosisconcepts.com.
As always, I will return your call
as soon as I can. If you do not hear back, please call again.
Automated systems can be temperamental! Please, when you call,
speak slowly and repeat your phone number. That way my auto
attendant won’t make a mistake by giving me a garbled
message!
I am sharing my suite with Scott Peebles,
a Marriage, Child and Family Counselor. When you enter the
reception room, directly ahead you will find a light system
that will alert me to your arrival. Just flip the switch (look
for my name), have a seat, and I will greet you at your appointment
time.
Most
importantly, the restrooms are located just outside my front
door and the keys are in the reception area!
YOUR
REFERRALS ARE APPRECIATED!
Gary Johnson, Melissa Rogers, Suzanne
Harris, Larisa Gruer, Heidi Jung, Dr. Barney and staff, Linda
Gravani, Emma Wilkison, Ellen Tracy, Dr. Andrews, Julie,Richard
Penkava, Dr. Mara Latts, Jan Alpert, Erik Johnson, and Sandy
Skahen.
Thanks
for those who have sent me more than one new client.
Copyright©2005-06
Laurie Miller, C.C.H.
No
parts of this website may be duplicated without written
permission.
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