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November 2011

Here Come the Holidays...
And Stress!  
 

The holiday season is officially upon us. And while the holiday season can be fun-filled and joyous, it can also bring a bunch of stress! With the various social and financial obligations that arise during the holidays, one can be left feeling their mental, emotional, and financial resources are stretched to the max. Below are ten tips to help relieve stress any time of year:

 

  10 TIPS FOR STRESS RELIEF

1. Decide to make happiness and peace of mind a priority.

2. Let go of rushing. Breathe deeply and choose peace.

3. Let go of grief and stressful emotions. Get support.

4. Surround yourself with positive people. Be one yourself.

5. Get plenty of sleep. Take care of your body.

6. Eat healthy food. Drink water. Exercise.

7. Let go of perfectionism.

8. Learn new skills and continue growing.

9. Meditate or take a peaceful walk in nature every day.

10. Find your passion. Then take action to improve the world.

 

 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/holiday-stress-relief-10-tips-132000939.html

 
Valley Clinical Services
Introduces New DBT Group for Adolescents

 

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is an approach used to assist individuals who tend to have more intense and out of the ordinary reactions in certain emotional situations. DBT is used to help individuals maximize strengths and develop more effective skills to identify and express their emotions,manage stress,and create more successful interpersonal relationships.

 

Groups meet for 90 minutes once a week for 16 weeks. Skills modules include Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

 

For more information call 480-661-1075

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Valley Clinical Services offers a variety of behavioral health services, accepts a full range of insurance plans, and offers private pay and sliding scale options. We have locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

For more information on our services please call
(480) 661-1075 or go to our website at www.valleyclinicalservices.org