In the Dog House

Check out melindatuttle.blogspot.com for a a funny video "In the Dog House". Very cute.

Today's Gift

This is a daily affirmation for people in recovery from Hazalden.
This is the one for today. To sign up for Today's Gift, visit:http://www.hazelden.org/register

Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, and quietly building new structures. --John F. Kennedy

Daily Motivational Quote

I came across a new daily power quote for woman. www.powerlinesforwomen.com. Each day is a quote or a story for inspiration.

How to Say It

I found a great book for therapists, parents, and anyone working with children "How to Say It" KIDS. I bought the book at Costco for $9.99. The first part is for kids and the second half of the book is for teens. The contents is in alphabetical order starting with adoption and each subject is only 3 pages. It is easy to read and tells the adult what to say and what not to say. The introduction gives a short "Smart Talk: The six ways we speak to our kids" which can be helpful. During this holiday season if you are looking for a gift to give to parents of children this would be a good resource. Let me know what you think.

Blessings

This is from a Brian Post, PhD. I enjoyed both videos. The first one is about attachment and trauma. The second one is very cute. Happy Holidays. Joanne
Hello Joanne,Happy Thanksgiving.I hope that you are looking forward to spending the Holiday with friends and family and experiencing The blessing of love.This year we find ourselves thankful for the blessings of health, the love of family, the love of our new friends in Virginia, the love we carry from our old friends in Oklahoma, and the love you share with us across the globe. We are thankful for the blessings of trials which have lead us to improve ourselves, and we are thankful for each day that we strive to walk in love.We hope that you can take a moment to reflect On those things which make you smile, which make You laugh, and which make you cry. That you are Able to find the blessings in all that life offers.We are including a couple of links that we thought You would enjoy. Make sure you have your speakers On to listen, learn, and be inspired!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=530BU051n0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMBgSfQI49E

Bucket List

Like most of you I am planning Thanksgiving festivities. Since I am having Thanksgiving Dinner at my house I like to have an activity that gets everyone involved. This year I plan to show the video "The Bucket List" and then ask everyone to write their own bucket list and share at the dinner table. I think everyone has wishes and dreams for the future. It will be fun to find out what everyone wants to do before they die. It may sound a little sad but I hope it is inspiring. Sometimes not achieving a goal can be more depressing than getting old. Hope all your festivities are fun and relaxing.

Winter Newsletter 2008

My "Winter Newsletter 2008" will be out in a few weeks. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy please let me know. I will mail you a copy. I will have my website back up by December 1st. It will be new and improved.