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Thursday, December 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Facebook Memory from June 14th, 2011
In Jan.
of 2008, God finally got me off the homeless list for the first time
since I lost my home in Tarpon Springs, Fl where I lived from 1998 until
Sept. 2005 just 2 weeks after Katrina hit the gulf coast.
While still in Missouri, around April of 2009 my first book was published "God Keeps His Promises". In October 2009, I opened my first official small business in internet marketing.
There in rural Missouri, during that same autumn of 2009, right after I opened my first official small business, I also became certified from the American Association Of Christian Counseling thanks to some great help from my family.
Later, I continued paying for my own courses, classes and webinars to become more educated and trained in the same Behavioral Science field.
In 2010 I moved to Palm Springs where I begin writing and publishing many more books.
The first two "Kitchen Cures and Ways of Wellness" and "Flat Belly Recipes" were published in 2011. Since then I have written and published over 20 books. And published two very large novels for significant local authors.
One of the authors is a World War II Bletchley Park Decoder, the other is former U.S. military and a Physics Professor from UCLA and College of the Desert. He was educated in Austria, Germany and here in the U.S.
A lot can happen when we place Jesus at the helm of our lives. Don't ever look down on homeless people. You don't know their story (Especially those of our American Veterans <3 <3 <3 :-( ) ! I'm not a veteran but I have a Veteran friend who is homeless and I know his story. I love him! You never can tell who that person is just like you cannot judge a book by it's cover.
It is the same way with drug addicts... You don't know their story so don't stigmatize them. Addiction is NOT a choice lifestyle. It is a disease just like cancer, heart disease or diabetes.
The ONLY addiction I had between Sept. 2005 and Jan 2008 was that of tobacco. There was zero alcohol or drug use. PTSD is highly associated with homelessness.
Be kind to those who are suffering. Everyone born into this world will suffer at some point. Try to ease their pain and make life easier for them if you can.
#PTSD #Homelessness #homeless #behavioralScience #Artists #Authors #poets #musicians #writers #music #poetry #arts #artHistory #FamousArtists #suffering #depression #disease
While still in Missouri, around April of 2009 my first book was published "God Keeps His Promises". In October 2009, I opened my first official small business in internet marketing.
There in rural Missouri, during that same autumn of 2009, right after I opened my first official small business, I also became certified from the American Association Of Christian Counseling thanks to some great help from my family.
Later, I continued paying for my own courses, classes and webinars to become more educated and trained in the same Behavioral Science field.
In 2010 I moved to Palm Springs where I begin writing and publishing many more books.
The first two "Kitchen Cures and Ways of Wellness" and "Flat Belly Recipes" were published in 2011. Since then I have written and published over 20 books. And published two very large novels for significant local authors.
One of the authors is a World War II Bletchley Park Decoder, the other is former U.S. military and a Physics Professor from UCLA and College of the Desert. He was educated in Austria, Germany and here in the U.S.
A lot can happen when we place Jesus at the helm of our lives. Don't ever look down on homeless people. You don't know their story (Especially those of our American Veterans <3 <3 <3 :-( ) ! I'm not a veteran but I have a Veteran friend who is homeless and I know his story. I love him! You never can tell who that person is just like you cannot judge a book by it's cover.
It is the same way with drug addicts... You don't know their story so don't stigmatize them. Addiction is NOT a choice lifestyle. It is a disease just like cancer, heart disease or diabetes.
The ONLY addiction I had between Sept. 2005 and Jan 2008 was that of tobacco. There was zero alcohol or drug use. PTSD is highly associated with homelessness.
Be kind to those who are suffering. Everyone born into this world will suffer at some point. Try to ease their pain and make life easier for them if you can.
#PTSD #Homelessness #homeless #behavioralScience #Artists #Authors #poets #musicians #writers #music #poetry #arts #artHistory #FamousArtists #suffering #depression #disease
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Seeking Safety Coping Skills List
SAFE COPING SKILLS (PART 1)
1. Ask for help – Reach out to someone safe.
2. Inspire yourself – Carry something positive (e.g., poem) or negative (photo).
3. Leave a bad scene – When things go wrong, get out.
4. Persist – Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up.
5. Honesty – Secrets and lying are at the core of PTSD and substance abuse; honesty heals them.
6. Cry – Let yourself cry; it will not last forever.
7. Choose self-respect – Choose whatever will make you like yourself tomorrow.
8. Take good care of your body – Eat right, exercise, sleep, safe sex.
9. List your options – In any situation, you have choices.
10. Creating meaning – Remind yourself what you are living for: your children? Love? Truth? Justice? God?
11. Do the best you can with what you have – Make the most of available opportunities.
12. Set a boundary – Say “no” to protect yourself.
13. Compassion – Listen to yourself with respect and care.
14. When in doubt, do what is hardest – The most difficult path is invariably the right one.
15. Talk yourself through it – Self-talk helps in difficult times.
16. Imagine – Create a mental picture that helps you feel different (e.g., remember a safe place).
17. Notice the choice point – In slow motion, notice the exact moment when you chose a substance.
18. Pace yourself – If overwhelmed, go slower; if stagnant, go faster.
19. Stay safe – Do whatever you need to put your safety above all.
20. Seek understanding, not blame – Listen to your behavior; blaming prevents growth.
21. If one way does not work, try another – As if in a maze, turn a corner and try a new path.
22. Link PTSD and substance abuse – Recognize substances as an attempt to self-medicate.
23. Alone is better than a bad relationship – If only people who are receiving help are safe for now, that is okay.
24. Create a new story – You are the author of your life; be the hero who overcomes adversity.
25. Avoid avoidable suffering – Prevent bad situations in advance.
26. Ask others – Ask others if your belief is accurate.
27. Get organized – You will feel more in control with lists, “to do’s” and a clean house.
28. Watch for danger signs – Face a problem before it becomes huge; notice red flags.
29. Healing above all – Focus on what matters.
30. Try something, anything – A good plan today is better than a perfect one tomorrow.
31. Discovery – Find out whether your assumption is true rather than staying “in your head”.
32. Attend treatment – AA, self-help, therapy, medications, and groups – anything that keeps you going.
33. Create a buffer – Put something between you and danger (e.g., time, distance).
34. Say what you really think – You will feel closer to others (but only do this with safe people).
35. Listen to your needs – No more neglect – really hear what you need.
36. Move toward your opposite – For example, if you are too dependent, try being more independent.
37. Replay the scene – Review a negative event; what can you do differently next time?
38. Notice the cost – What is the price of substance abuse in your life?
39. Structure your day – A productive schedule keeps you on track and connected to the world.
40. Set an action plan – Be specific, set a deadline, and let others know about it.
41. Protect yourself - Put up a shield against destructive people, bad environments, and substances.
42. Soothing talk – Talk to yourself very gently (as if to a friend or small child).
From Seeking Safety: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.
SAFE COPING SKILLS
(PART 2)
43. Think of the consequences – Really see the impact for tomorrow, next week, next year.
44. Trust the process – Just keep moving forward; the only way out is through.
45. Work the material – The more you practice and participate, the quicker the healing.
46. Integrate the split self – Accept all sides of yourself- they are there for a reason.
47. Expect growth to feel uncomfortable – If it feels awkward or difficult you’re doing it right.
48. Replace destructive activities – eat candy instead of getting high.
49. Pretend you like yourself – See how different the day feels.
50. Focus on now – Do what you can to make today better; do not get overwhelmed by the past or future.
51. Praise yourself – Notice what you did right; this is the most powerful method of growth.
52. Observe repeating patterns – Try to notice and understand your re-enactments.
53. Self-nurture – Do something that you enjoy (e.g., take a walk, see a movie).
54. Practice delay – If you cannot totally prevent a self-destructive act, at least delay it as long as possible.
55. Let go of destructive relationships – If it cannot be fixed, detach.
56. Take responsibility – Take an active, not a passive, approach.
57. Set a deadline – Make it happen by setting a date.
58. Make a commitment – Promise yourself to do what is right to help your recovery.
59. Rethink – Think in a way that helps you feel better.
60. Detach from emotional pain (grounding) – Distract, walk away, change the channel.
61. Learn from experience – Seek wisdom that can help you next time.
62. Solve the problem – Do not take it personally when things go wrong – try to just seek a solution.
63. Use kinder language – Make your language less harsh.
64. Examine the evidence – Evaluate both sides of the picture.
65. Plan it out – Take the time to think ahead – it is the opposite of impulsivity.
66. Identify the belief – For example, should, deprivation reasoning.
67. Reward yourself – Find a healthy way to celebrate anything you do right.
68. Create new “tapes” – Literally! Take a tape recorder and record a new way of thinking to play back.
69. Find rules to live by – Remember a phrase that works for you (e.g., “Stay real”).
70. Setbacks are not failures – A setback is just a setback, nothing more.
71. Tolerate the feeling – “No feeling is final”, just get through it safely.
72. Actions first and feelings will follow – Do not wait until you feel motivated; just start now.
73. Create positive addictions – Sports, hobbies, AA…
74. When in doubt, don’t – If you suspect danger, stay away.
75. Fight the trigger – Take an active approach to protect yourself.
76. Notice the source – Before you accept criticism or advice, notice who is telling it to you.
77. Make a decision – If you are stuck, try choosing the best solution you can right now; do not wait.
78. Do the right thing – Do what you know will help you, even if you don’t feel like it.
79. Go to a meeting – Feet first; just get there and let the rest happen.
80. Protect your body from HIV – This is truly a life-or-death issue.
81. Prioritize healing – Make healing your most urgent and important goal, above all else.
82. Reach for community resources – Lean on them! They can be a source of great support.
83. Get others to support your recovery – Tell people what you need.
84. Notice what you can control – List the aspects of your life you do control (e.g., job, friends…)
YOU CAN DO IT!
From Seeking Safety: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.
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