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COMPONENTS OF COMMUNICATING ANGER CONSTRUCTIVELY 1 – TIMING 2 – FACTUAL DESCRIPTION 3 – TANGIBLE EFFECT 4 – FEELING 5 – FINDING ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS 1 – Find a proper time to say, 2 – “I really need to talk to … Continue reading →

LISTENING IS CRUCIAL Responsive Listening Techniques PASSIVE LISTENING MIRRORING ACCEPTING PRAISE SUMMARIZING ENCOURAGING EVALUATION CLARIFICATION DECODING Tips on Improving Communication MANAGE YOUR STRESS REACTIONS UNDERSTAND YOUR BEHAVIORAL STYLE UNDERSTAND BEHAVIORAL STYLES OF OTHERS TARGET YOUR COMMUNICATIONS TUNE-IN TO SHOW YOU … Continue reading →

STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD Is your child… 1. Underachieving? 2. Abusing drugs, alcohol, or food? 3. Sleeping too much or too little? 4. Worrying excessively? 5. Having angry outbursts? 6. Prone to stomach aches, headaches, and … Continue reading →

A Step-by-Step Approach to Effective Discipline STEP 1: IDENTIFY TARGET AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER Yelling Cursing Not Getting Homework Done Talking Back Staying Out Past Curfew STEP 2: WORK ON ONE BEHAVIOR AT A TIME If the … Continue reading →

Treatments There are six key elements of care that directly bear on the effectiveness of the treatment you receive for borderline disorder. These include your level of commitment to treatment, locating a skilled primary clinician, determining the most appropriate level … Continue reading →

http://cqrcengage.com/nami/app/sign-petition?1&engagementId=40504&ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxrT6Oz9Tfqtrcg7k8OeJAux4Y9VurONYAgVo3yMdPnA-Y7_yKgKe4TGnNdn6REIwKad61Ez4lZ2b4QLnCoCe-gg&lp=0 sign the petition The Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule that—if finalized—will limit the ability to get anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medications for you, your friends or your family members who participate in Medicare … Continue reading →

•This disorder you and I have is not a character flaw. •This disorder you and I have is not a faith issue. •This disorder you and I have is not who we are. •While this disorder may have been the … Continue reading →

The Diagnosis and Treatment for Depression Co-Occurring with Borderline Disorder The majority of people with borderline disorder suffer from episodes of major depression. Treatment for depression is vital in these individuals. There are two categories of major depressive episodes, those … Continue reading →

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with borderline disorder and are suffering from anxiety and panic attack symptoms? Read the following article and learn more about these symptoms and how they are treated. Anxiety and panic attack symptoms … Continue reading →

Co- occuring Disorders If you suffer from borderline disorder, you are more prone to develop certain other mental disorders than those who do not have borderline disorder.13,14 One of the most likely explanations of this is that some of the … Continue reading →