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  Emotional Outburst in Adolescence  How do I handle my teens anger outbursts ? Either they are happy or upset, if they are mocked, shamed = being upset, if they are impatient or lose their temper there is some outburst soon to follow. Does your teen present with moderate to severe level of emotional outburst? Photo by  Adli Wahid  on  Unsplash Teens often have intense emotions and battle with outburst, this can be normal at times. The important thing is to try and help them learn tools to work with their feelings instead of against them. Journaling and modeling are two of the tools that work for many. There are many other ways to assist your teen with better management of intense emotions. For more ideas on how to help your teen visit www.mind.org .  Try these! Use what works and forget the rest... 1. GOOD BALANCE    Take care of sickness ~ Go see your doctor and take your medications. Take care of your body. Eat right ~ Eat foods that are healthy. Vegetables

How does to meditation work in today’s era… Dr. Dwight Norman Jr., PsyD ~  www.alphabetabehavioral.com Are you interested in learning more about how to meditate? The use of meditation can be a benefit in many ways, such as relief from stress, anxiety and unnecessary thoughts. For many, the use of meditation is one that is a foreign practice and often is not well received. Well, I am here to clear the air, if you will, and bring a higher level of understanding in the modern style of meditation for those who may need it.  Typical meditation practices process consists of: Some form of yoga pose Think about what you want to achieve with your meditation Find a distraction-free area Use of a meditation cushion Incense burning while humming a tune Wearing comfortable clothing Choosing the perfect time to use meditation Having a timer handy When asked about meditation most responses would be similar to the bullet points listed above. The general populati

Meditation for Success Dr. Dwight Norman Jr., Psy.D ~ 03/05/2020 Meditation is used to assist with deepen understanding of the scared and mystical forces of life. In the most recent times, meditation is used for relaxation and stress reduction. With the way we all live life today we need everything to happen RIGHT NOW... there is very little time in a day to adjust to anything outside of moving on to the next thing.    Photo by Kevin Mueller on Unsplash Here are the benefits of MEDITATION: Meditation Improves Focus, Concentration & Productivity The work and how we maneuver in it is changing by the day. The need for immediate gratification is higher than ever amongst the young generations. Between social media platforms and internet food delivery we have everything we need at the tip of our fingers. The level of distractibility is at an all time high. Is doing one thing at a time a thing of the past???  The practice of doing one thing at a time allow fo