Coastal Counselling & Wellness

For a healthy productive mind, FOCUS on what IS in your CONTROL; not on what isn't.

Be patient. Feelings come and go. That is their nature.

Co-regulation is so important for our kids to develop self-regulation ; )

In The Heat of the Moment We can ask ourselves when we’re trying to navigation a hot situation with an upset child (or adult): “Am I co-regulating or co-escalating?

Be curious...'kids will do well if they can' Dr. Ross Greene.

“Grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage
to change the things I can;
and the wisdom
to know the difference.”

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An important infographic to recreate or share and further brainstorm with students.

*please note that the brainstorm list may look very different for your students. What our neurodivergent or students who have experienced trauma, for example, can and can’t control may look ok very different.

This infographic can be found in the poster pack (blank student copy also included):

https://70e321.myshopify.com/products/selspace-sel-posters-pack

www.SELspace.ca

You don’t need grand gestures to show your partner love. Instead, frequent small acts will help to make your partner feel adored and appreciated. As Dr. John Gottman says, “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.”

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While it's important to talk through conflict, it's equally important to talk about what is going well in your relationship. This helps you stay connected and motivated to problem-solve.

Couples who create an emotional safe harbor have more resources to weather life’s storms. What are your favorite ways to show appreciation in your relationship?