How To Know If You Are Communicating Effectively

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“Why are you not getting it? Are you even listening?”

 Are these the questions you routinely ask yourself when talking with others? Do not worry -these are common questions that come up when two people are struggling to communicate. These feelings of frustration can show up in a conversation between spouses, siblings, and parents with their children! If you're having these frustrations, both of you are probably struggling with ineffective communication.  What might cause ineffective communication you might ask?  Well, one of the quickest ways we end up communicating ineffectively is by not listening the other person. How many times have you found yourself responding to something the person did last week, last month, and sometimes years ago? When that happens conversations can get negative and confrontational quickly! When talking to someone feels like a negative experience, it can actually cause us to not see the benefit in communication and instead avoid talking about tough topics. 

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New Year...New You

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We are excited to announce one of our therapists (who is also a certified personal trainer) will be running a group that focuses on whole body wellness. Starting in February, the “Beat the Winter Blues Fitness Group” sessions will be held once a week for 4 weeks. It will be held on Saturdays from February 2 to February 23, from 1pm-2:30pm. It will be held at Crossfit Lititz, located at 37 W. Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. The group will be 45 minutes of exercise, followed by 45 minutes of group therapy. Some examples of topics that will be covered are healthy coping skills, depression, anxiety, healthy relationships, and self-care. The sessions are $60 a week, and you must commit to all 4 weeks. This group will help your overall mental health, by improving your physical and emotional health while being in a supportive environment. 

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But I'm Just A Teen...How Can I Set Boundaries?

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I am writing this post for teens to read, and for parents and caregivers of teens to read. It can be difficult for teenagers to set boundaries in relationships, whether it is a friendship or an intimate relationship. It is hard for teenagers to know what their personal values and beliefs are, and furthermore, to stand up for those values and beliefs when they engage in a relationship. However, it is a very important thing to do. With alcohol use, drug use, and the growing population of young people engaging in sexual activity, it is easy to let their guard down and give into peer pressure or “what’s cool and popular”. It could be hard for teenagers to be leaders, especially if they feel like they are outnumbered in their beliefs. 

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How To Revolutionize Your Self Care...just in time for 2019!

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It is that time of year again…..Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now 2019 is staring at us!  So much hustle and bustle and stress.  We are all bombarded by pressures to cook large meals, bake cookies, attend all the parties and holiday activities, decorate our homes, and purchase and give the perfect gift for everyone including donations to charities. Of course, we also are expected to maintain daily functioning of our lives such as working, caring for family, and the all too familiar paying the mounting bills.  If this all seems overwhelming, well, it is!  Our lives are busy during “normal” times of the year let alone a time of the year that has so many celebrated holidays in a 2-month time period. Please don’t get me wrong- I love all the festivities and excitement of this time of the year, but failure to set boundaries and limitations will lead to burnout and wishing the holidays would just be over instead of celebrating the joys of the season with our friends and loved ones.  

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