Aug
31
2010
- Karen Walsh, LCI, Life Coach
“This is not who I am. This is not who I want to be. This is not who I was born to become.” Have you ever felt this way, or are you struggling with these emotions right now? If so, you probably think something is wrong with you, or your life. Actually, these honest feeling are healthy, and quite normal. These feelings are nudging you not to sleepwalk through life, but to mindfully examine on how you are spending your time, and how you are using your gifts. These feelings don’t necessarily mean you need a new job, new location to live, or new relationships. What you need is already inside you. Like a sculptor, you need to chip away at the “stuff” that is in the way of your true inner being.
How do you go about “coming home to yourself”, and living the life you were meant to live? The first step is realizing you want more out of the life you have already created. You’ll need time. This is no race, and there are no material prizes for reaching your goal. What you will receive is peace, knowing you are honoring your true self.
Although you can certainly take this wonderful journey on your own, I invite you to join a group of like-minded people to help you on your way. You will need times of solitude, and time to reflect and journal, but coming together once a week to share your discoveries, share your challenges, and celebrate your successes makes the journey a joy, and keeps you from going back to sleepwalking through your life! We will explore finding work, or volunteer opportunities that ignite our passions, ways to move beyond instant gratification and materialism, and how to let go of worry and anxiety to live a calmer, more balanced life.
Please join us at Life Skills Resource Group Orlando starting Thursday, September 23, to explore “Perfectly Yourself. 9 Lessons for Enduring Happiness”, based on the book by Matthew Kelly. This new life coaching series led by Cindy Fabico, MA, LMHC, and Karen Walsh, LCI certified Life Coach, is an 8 week course that will be held on Thursday mornings, 10:30- 12:30, and in the evenings from 7:30-9:30. Click here to go to the groups page for more details and registration information. Don’t wait- it’s your turn to meet wonderful new friends, and find the happiness that comes from being “Perfectly Yourself”!
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Aug
12
2010
Published by Dr. Kay Julien, guest writer for Life Skills Resource Group
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Jun
15
2010
Amy Smith, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce these days and according to the Associated Press, Florida has one of the higher rates in the country. Parents invariably divorce for a multitude of reasons, but their ultimate goal is to create a happier, healthier life for themselves and their children. What parents often overlook is that their actions during this difficult time can facilitate a smooth, informed, supportive transition for the children involved. The counselors and life coaches at Life Skills Resource Group Orlando can help guide families through this difficult time of transition.
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Oct
05
2009
Relationship building is a fundamental part of a person’s social life. The fact is that, whether we realize it or not, most people spend a great deal of time and energy dealing with the dynamics of relationships. We are either happy in a relationship, wanting to get out of one, trying to get into one, or not sure if we are in one. And even though we might sometimes feel as though a romantic relationship is the last thing we need, we inevitably find ourselves drawn into one or desiring one.
Going through a difficult relationship is something that happens to everyone, and even when our experiences seem to be more painful than anything else we embrace the next relationship with the hope that it will be better. This is because, even after recovering from a failed relationship, we are still human.
How can I find that special person, the one I get along with and makes me happy? Is it a matter of luck? How can I get out of this cycle of bad relationships? How can I find the right one? Would I even recognize the right person if I came across him or her? These are all valid questions and they all have answers.
What about starting with something new? In the JOURNEY TO LOVE Program led by
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Sep
27
2009
The other day I ran into an old friend from my children’s elementary school days. The “kids” , who are all now in their late teens and twenties, were the main topic of conversation. Of course we both started out with our “success stories”. Details on the son or daughter who makes us look good, makes us feel like a “good parent.” We danced around our other children’s lives until I decided to take the plunge- I told the truth about my child’s struggle with where he was going in life. He wasn’t the “perfect kid” you brag about, and I admitted feeling very guilty about not having ALL the answers on how to help him. I could actually see the relief on her face, and I could see her entire body relax as she admitted her own “unconventional child’s” struggles.
Karen Walsh, LCI, Certified Life Coach Specializing in Children, Teens, Young Adults
Wow- the world didn’t end to admit the truth- we have a normal family, not a perfect family!! She told me how good it felt to talk to someone, and not feel judged. We parted ways, but her words stayed in my mind and on my heart. How many other parents out there feel alone and afraid to talk to friends and family due to fear of being judged or a belief that they will be burdening others with their challenges?
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Sep
20
2009
Do daily temper tantrums make running errands a nightmare? Are the terrible twos getting to be more than you bargained for? Do you think that only “perfect parents” have well behaved children?
Young children are learning so much about the world and their families, and it is a great age to make changes that will last a lifetime!
As the mother of a three year old, I understand what other parents could be going through! My degree is Clinical Social Work did not prevent my son from throwing a tantrum at Target a time or two! However, many of the parenting techniques that I learned from the book PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN changed how I react to my son’s outbursts. This has resulted in less whining and more peaceful shopping trips!
Even though there is no “magic book” that will help you to become a “perfect parent” there are many parenting skills you can develop that will improve the quality of you and your child’s relationship. Best of all, it uses the power of positive parenting to encourage your child to do well, rather than focusing on punishing for bad behavior. Learn how to make consequences logical and fitting for different kinds of behavior challenges.
The terrible two’s can become the terrific threes!
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Sep
01
2009
CREATING THE LIFE YOU WANT
At LIfe Skills Resource Group in the Dr. Phillips area of Southwest Orlando we are committed to offering affordable classes and groups for our clients and the community in general. Over the past year we have held parenting classes for parents of toddlers, school age children and teenagers as well as Life Coaching Groups with topics including: “Creating the LIfe You Want”, “Quantum Success”, and “You Can Heal Your Life”.
We are very excited to be offering our most popular group “Creating the Life You Want” for the 3rd time. This is an 8 week group coaching experience following the #1 New York Times bestseller Take Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson.
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Jul
20
2009
Orlando’s Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy and Life Coach Professionals from LIFE SKILLS RESOURCE GROUP recently attended the Annual International Smart Marriages Conference. Pictured are Front row: Carma Kuhn, M.Ed., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Ginnie Thompson, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern; Back row: Maribel Nieves, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Cindy Fabico, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yolanda Brailey, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
The conference spanned 6 days and offered professionals who work with couples a wide range of break out and plenary sessions on topics ranging from Divorce Busting, Increasing Intimacy, Recovering from Infidelity, Marriage Preparation, Starting over after Divorce, Forgiveness, Picking the Right Partner, Creating Fun in a Long Term Relationship, Improving the Sexual Relationship, and MORE and MORE.
Each of our counselors is committed to staying abreast of new developments in our field and attending a conference like this one is another example of how we do this.
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