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Recent Mental Health Blog | Self-Help PostsDo you worry about what other people think?by Beth McHughDo you find yourself changing your behaviors based on what other people might think? Do you rush off to put make-up on just because someone has phoned to say they're coming over? Do you decide to get the "good" cups out for an unexpected visitor or do you just use the regular ones in the cupboard? The Donkey of Difference to Carry Us to Improved Mental Health.by Megan Bayliss"When things go wrong as they usually will, and your daily road seems all up hill..." (Source unknown), do things differently. If something is not working for you do not keep doing it. Changing the behaviors or words that keep getting us into trouble seems to be such a hard thing to do. A Super Duper Resource Site for Working with a Child who has Asperger'sby Megan BaylissWhat a week I've had! My partner has been diagnosed with a serious illness and my son has been diagnosed with Asperger's. How do I feel? Desolate. I have a hole in my chest the size of a football and stinging salt spray is assaulting the raw edges. I am exhausted and confused. Hey True Blue: Steve Irwin, our Mate, He's Fair Dinkum Gone.by Megan BaylissHey True Blue, don't say you've gone Say you've knocked off for a smoko And you'll be back later on Hey True Blue, Hey True Blue. The Five Steps to Group Development.by Megan BaylissThis is the follow-on article from How to Grow a Families Leader: The Eight Characteristics of Leadership. Using the example of Families. How to Grow a Families leader: The Eight Characteristics of Leadership.by Megan BaylissAlmost every parent I have spoken to wants to develop leadership skills in their children. While some people appear to be born leaders, many others argue that this is a myth. Where do I sit? I believe that leadership is a skill that can be developed and modeled by parents. Journaling for Improved Mental Health: Scrapathy is the Cheapest Health Cover.by Megan BaylissVisiting a therapist is EXPENSIVE! I should know: I am one. I charge high fees to assist people to understand them selves - what they are feeling, thinking and what they can do to change. Private health insurance is also expensive and it doesn't always cover therapy fees. Oh bother... How to Handle Change, and, WELCOME SnugglePie.by Megan BaylissChange can be uncomfortable. We are creatures of habit that purposely create our worlds to be comfortable and recognizable. We choose friends and partners that we can relate to, and we surround our selves with symbols of meaning and familiarity. Thera Pea Dolls: At home Protective Play That Won't Break the Bank.by Megan BaylissThera Pea Dolls are a tool I use to teach Protective Behaviors. Are You Crazy? Take a Fun, Free Test to Find Out for Sure.by Megan BaylissAre you concerned about your mental health? Perhaps you just worry that, because you're at home minding children, you're missing out on something better. Take a free test from Queendom.com to find out just how concerned you need to be. |
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