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Groups & Workshops
CHILDREN
New Groups Starting NOW!
Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society.
Learn valuable skills to cope with & conquer their fears & anxieties.
For boys 8-12 who struggle with anger, impulsiveness & hyperactivity.
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TEENS
New Groups Starting NOW!
Teen EDGE
For teens who struggle with depression, anxiety and self-destructive behaviors.
Cutting EDGE
Helping teens overcome the urge for self-injurious behavior.
Social Skills EDGE
Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society.
Self-Esteem EDGE
Focusing on increasing all aspects of self-esteem for girls presented in a fun "girl empowerment" workshop.
Anger EDGE
Teen anger management program to learn about anger styles, ways to decrease anger outbursts and manage emotions effectively.
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ADULTS
Parenting the Self- Destructive Teen
Learn the truth about self-destructive behavior; learn how to help your teen.
The Young Women's EDGE
For ages 18-25. Uniquely You. Exploring women's issues including anxiety, relationships, career & life transitions.
The HEART of Marriage
Have a stronger, healthier, more satisfying & fulfilling marriage! Discover the HEART of your Marriage!
The HEART of Family
Learn how to work through conflict in the family. Find solutions for complicated family dynamics! Discover the HEART of your Family!
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Welcome to our February Newsletter!
Perspectives is diligently planning our upcoming groups, seminars, workshops and our popular Spring Open House.
We will keep you posted regarding all the great opportunities we have to offer!
Leslie Johnsen, MA LLP, Clinical Director & Director of Adolescent Services, and Diana Jennings, MS, LLP, Director of Children's Services, are busy working on the Spring Newsletters for their respective departments,
Please be sure to visit our website at www.perspectivesoftroy.com for an comprehensive list of our services, therapist specialties and current events.
Thank you for your continued referrals!
Perspectives Counseling Centers
248-244-8644
586-268-6712
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Director of Marriage & Family Services
We all long for emotional connection, not just in marriages, but in any relationship. An emotional connection can only happen when one's heart is open to another. We open our heart to another when we feel emotionally "safe" with that person. An emotional connection happens when a person opens up and reveals who they really are to another person and that person responds with love, understanding, and acceptance.
If you feel emotionally safe with another person, you will have an open heart; but if you don't feel safe, you will have a closed heart.
There are things we do that may cause a closed heart. Over time these things may be destructive to the relationship: criticism, sarcasm, ignore, belittle, control, reject, and disrespect, just to name a few. If you are astute, you can sometimes get non-verbal messages from another person that you have done something to cause them to close their heart to you. For example, a big sigh, a sudden slump of the shoulders, sudden quietness/coldness, or they turn and walk away.
There are other things we do that allow a person to feel emotionally safe with us and open their heart to us. Examples are: express gratitude, not judge feelings/thoughts, unconditional acceptance, show genuine interest by listening, validating feelings, act curious about the other person, show affection, affirmation and laughing together. An emotionally safe connection with another person is a longing worth pursuing and protecting.
If you or someone you know is struggling to have an emotionally safe relationship with another, we can help. Please call Perspectives to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled therapists.
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Thank you for your continued trust and confidence! |
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Sincerely,
Perspectives Counseling Centers
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