Dwight Bain

7 strategies to protect your Kids from Media Anxiety

2007-04-19T16:57:00.001-05:00

Identifying and disarming childhood fears after a major disaster by: Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor In the midst of a national crisis like the Virginia Tech shooting, many parents are wondering what can be done to protect their kids from the additional stress and anxiety that can come from repeated exposure to the extremely

5 Things you must do to protect your kids from school violence by Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor

2007-04-18T10:01:00.000-05:00

School should be a safe place of learning from teachers instead of a scary place where shootings and violence bring emergency workers and grief counselors. The recent number of horrifying acts of violence in schools has everyone concerned, from the President to local school and law enforcement officials. However, the best group to take positive action to protect kids at school is always their

Dangers of Media “Riptides” By Dwight Bain, founder of the LifeWorks Group

2006-09-21T16:04:00.000-05:00

Positive steps to protect kids from negative media exposureIf you live near an ocean, you know about riptides, which are highly dangerous currents that can rip your legs out from under you and sweep you out into the ocean depths in a matter of seconds. If you try to fight the current, you will drown as dozens of people in Florida do every year. These silent and powerful ocean currents can

What are some emerging trends you see in dealing with Difficult Relationships?

2006-01-03T15:24:00.000-05:00

No question about it, you will be forced to deal with more Difficult Relationships, both at work and home in the weeks and months ahead. This trend will impact all of us in one way or another, so here's what to look for in understanding how to successfully manage relationship pressure in your personal and professional life. Professionally- Unreasonable and highly

What do you think about couples who choose to be childless?

2006-01-03T15:21:00.000-05:00

Couples who mutually decide to not have children are often motivated out of protecting pleasure or preventing pain. Understanding the motivation behind their decision will help you to know how to connect in respectful ways, instead of coming across in a harsh or judgmental way. Protecting Pleasure- they may be having such a blast together connecting in romantic and

7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays

2005-12-02T12:28:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ it seems that we should rename it to be more accurately called the ‘most difficult time of the year’. I believe you can break the pattern of stressful holidays by realistically changing your perspective to directly deal with predictable daily pressures and then by

The Web: Online psychotherapy effective

2005-12-02T08:58:00.000-05:00

Therapy for mildly depressed patients delivered over the Internet can be as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy, but experts told UPI's The Web that a relationship of trust must exist between patient and doctor for the treatments to take hold. In an article published this week in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers at Linköping University in southern

7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays

2005-11-30T13:06:00.000-05:00

What are the psychological dynamics behind women and worry?

2005-11-18T09:04:00.000-05:00

Women worry about many different topics, from men to body image to relationships to their mother's approval; yet the same psychological drive is fueling this stressful emotion no matter what triggers it. I believe the real source behind the worry most women feel is control. Not control in the sense of being a manipulative monster, (like Jane Fonda's character in a recent film), rather

Are there any psychological benefits to pet ownership?

2005-11-17T14:14:00.000-05:00

Written By: Dwight Bain, LMHC Loneliness is listed as one of the greatest problems facing people in this country because it decreases mood and robs motivation. Feeling disconnected can create an anxious mood, while isolation and social withdrawal can create a feeling of depression that steals energy to change. Both of these problems can be solved through the power of connection.

Water. It is essential for life.

2005-09-19T12:38:00.000-05:00

Our body must have pure water to survive physically.Our body must have practical water for the soul to survive psychologically. You need safe, bottled water from a trusted source to recover after a crisis. StormStress.com provides 'bottled water for the soul' to those impacted by the negative psychological effects of Storm Stress. Emotions like anger, fear, guilt, depression, grief, stress,

What's the difference between traditional psychology and Biblical counseling?

2005-09-14T13:04:00.000-05:00

I believe that psychology is the study of human nature and behavior, which is extremely useful to reveal Why people do the things they do. However, psychology is unreliable on guiding people with What do to about their behavior because it is based on a humanistic view of right and wrong which changes with each and every situation. When people from different backgrounds are facing

YOUR ENERGY COULD BE DRAINED BY THESE UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES OR SYMPTOMS:

2005-09-09T12:51:00.000-05:00

PHYSICAL: Loss of Energy Sleep loss/restlessness Over eating Dry Mouth Listlessness “Just sitting” Caffeine dependence Smoking Rapid or shallow breathing Drinking Drug Abuse Headache High Blood Pressure Hypertension Ulcers/O.B.S. “Nervous Energy” Tightness in chest Accelerated heart rate Unkempt physical appearance No time to relax Decreased Sex Drive

BUILD YOUR PERSONAL ENERGY LEVEL THROUGH THE ADDTION OF THESE HEALTHY SUPPORTS:

2005-09-09T12:41:00.000-05:00

Physical: Sleep (7-9 hours) Stable diet Regular meals Vitamins Low impact exercise Deep breathing Tense/relax exercise Hugs/affection Schedule daily routine Medication (as proscribed by your Physician) Regular physical checkups Quiet times of rest of naps Emotional: Positive relationships (family & friends) Build Positive

How can you avoid conflict over special occasions (like holidays or birthdays), when co-parenting after divorce?

2005-09-09T12:15:00.000-05:00

I've seen thousands of families go through the many transitions associated with divorce and noticed two kinds of parenting styles. Reasonable and responsible or the exact opposite, unreasonable and irresponsible. Know which style you naturally lean toward, and which approach the other parent or stepparent is likely to use before deciding how to plan for family interactions like the

Anxiety Proofing Your Decisions

2005-08-24T09:52:00.000-05:00

There are two extremes of how people make decisions, both are equally dangerous. There is one group who don't think about the decision at all and just impulsively 'jump in.' Then there is a larger group who think about the decision too much and don't ever dive in at all. They just keep waiting and waiting for the time to be right, for conditions to change, for more information or any other

Disaster Preparedness II

2005-06-09T08:15:00.000-05:00

1. Many people choose to remain in denial when it comes to preparing for natural disasters. What's the psychology behind this?Why is denial so "attractive" to human beings?People don't like change so it's easier for many people to psychologically block out the reality of a crisis actually happening to them, which is one of the biggest reasons behind the lack of preparation commonly seen in

Disaster Preparedness

2005-06-03T01:36:00.000-05:00

Hurricane season officially opened on June 1st and the psychological storm stress levels are already building as evidenced by generators, flashlights and tarps flying off the shelves of our local Home Depot just as fast as they were placed there by store employees. This could mean that people are taking careful steps to wisely prepare before the storms, or that they are impulsively buying things

Team Building

2005-05-24T06:58:00.000-05:00

To be successful today you have to work in teams and the stronger the team-the greater the results, it's just that simple.Business is moving too fast for one person to keep up these days, that's why the day of the 'lone ranger leader' is dead and gone, you have to work in teams and you have to do it well.I've studied corporate team building for over 20 years as a trainer working with large and

Team Building for Success in Business

2005-05-24T03:05:00.000-05:00

Small and Big Business Partnerships

2005-05-20T16:05:00.000-05:00

"Business is changing faster than ever so companies have to be focused, strategic and fast to maintain profitability. One way to stay ahead of this trend is for the bigs to partner with the smalls to offer the best of both worlds to their customers. Matching smalls with bigs brings the winning combination of Speed, Service, Skills and Selection to the marketplace.This business model is growing

Summer Camp Alternatives

2005-05-20T16:03:00.000-05:00

"Parents may be in a panic this time of year if they don't have the extra money to sign their child up for summer camp. Sometimes they feel guilty because of this and end up paying for equestrian camp on a credit card or go to the other extreme and just let their kids stay home all summer to fend for themselves. Camp experiences add great value to a child and usually are well worth the money,

Letting Go of College Worries

2005-05-19T06:28:00.000-05:00

"College life won't be anything like what you've seen in the movies and will be a lot harder than you think, that's why I recommend that you mentally prepare yourself now for the major changes you'll face in the days ahead. The more you've done to list out the college pressures you are expecting, the more you can begin to strategically do in sorting through your options to find the best way to

Love By The Numbers

2005-05-19T06:26:00.000-05:00

Jane Fonda's character in the film "Monster-in-law" is actually not a character at all, she's representative of the way some mom's actually bully new brides with manipulation and control to get their way. Thankfully these type of mother-in-laws aren't that common and most new relationships gained by marriage can grow stronger over the course of 2-3 years.Since new marriages are full of changes

Letting Go of College Worries

2005-05-19T03:00:00.000-05:00

Emerging Adult-Children Research

2005-05-17T19:13:00.000-05:00

"The boomerang generation brings many challenges back to the surface for both parents and adult children to figure out. Since many of these issues may have been building tension for years it makes no sense to argue and fuss about it again, instead treat this very important career discussion with your son or daughter like you would with an important business decision-just the facts. Set an

The Mary Kay Lady

2005-05-17T03:13:00.000-05:00

"Some women really do seem to have it all. They have flexible schedules, above average income and enjoy the benefit of feeling more in control of their lives and careers. Home based business has morphed into a major income stream for women who want greater opportunities without a lot of restrictions. We're not talking about a little bit of part-time income from Tupperware or Avon here because

Positive Effects on Child's Behavior

2005-05-17T02:38:00.000-05:00

Family stress is often solved with the use of a family meeting, especially when there are no limitations placed on the freedom to talk about anything. When parents and kids can sort through the pressures that they feel verbally it then gives them the extra time to sort through the most challenging issues and come to better conclusions.Building the value of this important family tradition into our

Hurricanes and Kids

2005-05-17T00:11:00.000-05:00

How can parents talk to their kids about upcoming hurricanes or hurricane evacuations?"It depends on the age of the child. The younger the child, the more they look to their parents for emotional security and strength and the less information they actually need to know about. However, If a Mom or Dad are not able to manage their own emotions or responsibilities; then the child will feel that

Why are so Many People Angry?

2005-05-16T18:45:00.000-05:00

"People are more angry than ever because they are more stressed than ever and don't feel like they can do anything about it. When people feel trapped in a situation, either at work with their boss or at home with their spouse, they have the choice to 'blow up' with rage or 'blow in' with resentment. It's been my experience that more people than we could ever realize stuff their anger inside and

Mapping the Brain of an Innovator

2005-05-11T05:15:00.000-05:00

Because of the Internet and the incredible speed that things are changing it's a great time to be an innovative person! There are more opportunities than ever for those who think outside the box, however one thing hasn't changed and that is about results. There was a time when highly creative and innovative people were shunned as outcasts in the business world because they could never conform to

Quest for Happiness

2005-05-11T03:11:00.000-05:00

What characterizes the state of happiness? 'Happiness is a mindset that reflects your perception of life at that given moment. Basically, if things are going the way that you want them to your mood will zoom up with a burst of positive emotional energy which feels breathtakingly happy. However, since this is a very fluid state, when things begin to change, (and they will), you might feel as if

Coping with Chronic Illness

2005-05-10T03:23:00.000-05:00

"Learning to cope with chronic health problems is a big enough challenge without adding the pressure of living under the microscope of supervisors or colleagues. Talking about your diagnoses to peers who likely have little to no medical background may do more to confuse them than to connect with them. Unless safety is a factor, (in which case it is essential to disclose every issue necessary to

Turning a Troubled Company Around

2005-05-10T02:49:00.000-05:00

"The greatest test of leadership is to guide an organization out of a time of scandal and crisis; yet that is exactly what is required for new CEO's. Learning to see every impossible situation as an opportunity for strategic change is a beginning point for leaders, since every day provides a chance to rebuild trust. Leaders in these high stress situations must model integrity in their dealings

Strong Women Cut The Strings Sooner

2005-05-09T12:59:00.000-05:00

Yes, I have examples of moms who have taken this path that would probably talk to you, I'll check on this today and get back to you with options. How would you like them to contact you? My basis for this assertion is twofold. First, after seeing thousands of people walk through this over the last twenty years it became apparent that women who went into motherhood quickly in their twenties were

Ways to Exercise as a Family

2005-05-09T02:41:00.000-05:00

Grocery Cart Racing, Mail Box Relay's and Trash Basketball are all quick games that can be played with young children to make daily tasks more fun while sneaking in some exercise as a bonus. Here's how it works. Take any daily or weekly task that might otherwise be a whine time, and make it a fun time by inventing a high energy game. Here's a few to choose from.Grocery Cart Racing- Instead of

Fathers & Sons Working Together

2005-05-06T01:55:00.000-05:00

Expectations can be an ugly thing between fathers and sons. There was a time when you did what your dad expected you to do, whether you liked it or not. That approach may have worked for some, but created rebellion in others. Over the last generation the world changed a lot as has the connection between a dad passing along his profession to his son. Technology may have replaced the need for

Mid-life Crisis

2005-05-05T01:57:00.000-05:00

Mid-life Crisis:Every man goes through a predictable series of physical and psychological changes. It's helpful to view this process as a series of bridges that men have to cross at different stages of life, beginning in youth and going all the way to the senior adult years. All men will cross a bridge in the middle years of life, (somewhere between the ages of 35 to 55), but not all men will

Pre-wedding Jitters

2005-05-03T03:48:00.000-05:00

"Almost every premarital couple I've seen have experienced some degree of 'pre-wedding jitters' and questioned if it was a supernatural sign from God not to marry that person. Listen, it's not God telling you to run away, it's just your own insecurities and doubts." "Being center stage in front of your family and friends while wanting everything to go perfectly is a recipe for major anxiety

The Hidden Power of Change

2005-01-06T18:08:00.000-05:00

The Hidden Power of Change By Dwight Bain, Life Coach & Counselor Major change is almost impossible to manage alone, that’s why leaders turn to others for insight and guidance during times of massive change. They know that taking the right action quickly can prevent a stressful situation from getting worse and in fact may surprise them by turning into unexpected success. I’ve had the chance