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Jamal Ahmelich is a registered clinical counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. His philosophy of therapy is that the client/counsellor relationship is of utmost importance in promoting change and as such, always uses a client centered, strengths based approach.
Latest posts by Jamal Ahmelich (see all)
- 8 Actionable Parenting Tips from “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” - May 27, 2024
- Embracing Dan Siegel’s Parenting Approach - April 27, 2024
- Gabor Maté’s Approach to Parenting: 5 Tips to Improve your Relationship with Your Child. - March 27, 2024
What is it about some children in that they are able to show resilience in the face of adversity better than their peers? Cartwright Hatton et al looked at what thoughts those children have that enable them to be able to manage in their day to day interactions. Here is a list of what they found.
- I can cope with most things that I experience
- The world is a pretty safe place
- Uncomfortable feelings come and go. They don’t last.
- I have some control over the things that happen to me.
- Bad things usually don’t happen to me.
- Bad things usually don’t pop out of the blue.
- People are generally pretty kind and friendly.
- Other people generally respect me.
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