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THRIVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 2, 2019
by Pam Forducey, PhD, ABRP
Five Areas of Wellness to Promote THRIVING
Identify what you are doing to take care of your whole self (mind/body/spirit) using the below five areas of wellness. Which areas are you nourishing and which areas might you be neglecting? Examples are included for each area of wellness to help you get started. After this exercise, pick one or two areas that you need to improve and identify activities that can foster growth in this area. For accountability, ask a significant other or close friend to help you follow through with your goals for the identified area of wellness. Try to stick to your plan(s) for at least 30 days to try your best to make it a lifestyle habit and to carry over to the new year!
- Physical (Taking care of your body/physical health)
Example: Plan Time for Exercise – Exercise is a great holiday de-stressor, preventative to weight gain & means to elevate your energy levels and enhance your mood! Try 15-30 minute brisk walk a day. - Intellectual/Mental (Focusing on stimulating your brain/thinking skills/intellect)
Example: Find a book you have been wanting to read. If you don’t like reading but want to learn more about a topic of interest, download Audible and listen to the book online. - Social (Interacting with family, friends, co-workers vs. isolating from others)
Example: Reach out to friends, co-workers and let them know what you appreciate about them. Send them a note of gratitude or make that phone call that you have been putting off. Another example to nurture the social self is to consider volunteering your time and talent to a local non-profit organization. - Emotional (Addressing your feelings and emotions throughout the day. Note that emotions are neither negative nor positive. Just acknowledge them.)
Example: Journal your emotions. Research has shown that journaling is good for your emotional health. Thinking (out of your head) to Inking (on to the paper)! Try it! If there is significant heaviness of heart, consider seeking professional counseling. - Spiritual (Spending time in prayer, having a daily quiet time or fellowshipping with others of your faith)
Example: Have a daily time of quietness to reflect on your day, no judgment but process and accept the day as it is. Read a daily devotional like Jesus Calling by Sarah Young or The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie.
“Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you from Transforming Life Counseling Center. May your Holidays and New Year be blessed!”
By Victoria Scoville, LCSW, IMH-E®
By Cindy Rose, M.A., LPC-C
By Caleb Scoville, LPC-S
by Michelle Garrett, MS, LMFT
TLCC often has the pleasure of offering training and CEUs to its staff members and extends these opportunities to those in the counseling community. During our last quarter, TLCC heard from a variety of treatment centers and professionals on mental health topics that expanded our team’s knowledge of resources to better serve our community. Stages of Recovery provided information regarding outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Oklahoma and Texas. Next Level Senior Advisors provided information about the work they do in helping senior adults and their families find the right fit for their loved ones in assisted living. Live Better at Home shared information about senior home care services they offer in the OKC metro area. Please see an overview of each, to determine if you, or someone you know, might benefit from their services and/or the information they provided. Stages of Recovery TLCC wants to thank Linda Morgan for coming to speak with TLCC therapists to tell us more about Stages of Recovery and the great work they do in OKC and Texas. Stages of Recovery is an outpatient dual-diagnosis drug and alcohol rehab, meaning they treat both addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions. Stages uses a comprehensive model combining psychiatric, behavioral and holistic therapies. For more information, please see the link above. Live Better At Home TLCC wants to thank Jeremy Allen CEO and Kelly Garrett from Live Better at Home for speaking with TLCC staff about the great work they do in the OKC metro area. LiveBetter at Home provides professional home care services tailored to support seniors and individuals needing assistance in the Greater Oklahoma City area. Our services are designed to enhance independence and quality of life while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of home. Our key offerings of personal care, respite care, and virtual care, provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, medication reminders, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship. For more information, please see the link above. Next Level Senior Advisors TLCC wants to thank Matt Wilson, CEO and Sara Cook, RN from Next Level Senior Advisors for taking the time to speak to TLCC therapists and provide information regarding the great work they do in multiple states. Next Level Senior Advisors is a dedicated Senior referral and placement agency, that specializes in helping families navigate the complexities and transition into Senior Living. They offer personalized consultations; access to a wide network of senior living facilities offering different levels of care, expert advice and guidance through this process, and ongoing support and advocacy. For more information, please see the link above. We want to say a big thank you and Happy Holidays to all our presenters!