September 2017

More documents

Recommendations

Info

THERAPY A Cultural Guide to Acceptance by Celeste Catania-Opris, Ph.D. With everything happening in the world today, it can appear to be a scary place sometimes. Every single day, news outlets cover stories about violence and tragedy. During these times, we tend to point fingers at one another and look for answers. We want to know, who is responsible? Which types of people are more likely to cause such horrible acts? This is how cultural division occurs. It is a lot easier to create separation by grouping individuals so that blame can be given to those who are different than we are. With this mentality, we may miss the beauty surrounding us. We can be so fixated on how different we are that we miss the similarities. We all feel pain. We all yearn for love. We all breathe the same air. Our cultures may be different, but many of us share similar values. Numerous cultures believe in family, love, and religion. Sure, the color of our skin may be different, the way we show love or the type of religion we practice may be diverse, but many of the principles we uphold are on the same spectrum. When in doubt, challenge yourself to be open and understanding. Remember to learn, teach, and spread positivity. Learn: Immerse yourself into other cultures whenever you have the opportunity. For instance, try different foods. Your culture may eat rice but other cultures make rice in their own unique way, so taking yourself out of your comfort zone at times can be fun. Perhaps you could go with a friend to their church or temple. Many religions believe in God, spreading love, and good faith. You may be pleasantly surprised how much your religion has in common with your friend’s faith. When we don’t understand things, we tend to push them away. Instead, remind yourself that you can always ask questions, clarify any misunderstandings, and most importantly, learn. Teach: We may not realize this, but we have an enormous influence on shrinking the division that exists in this world. Instead of ignoring or lecturing those who may not “get” us, teach. Even though we may not be teachers by occupation, we have the power to spread knowledge, inform those around us, and explain what we mean when we say or do things a certain way. One of the most detrimental ways of speaking is when we use the terms ‘them’ or ‘they’ loosely to discuss another group of individuals. This whole ‘them against us’ mentality is what drives the separation in this world. Instead, if something horrific happens, remember it was the individual who committed the act, not the entire culture. We have the capability to make positive changes so that the next generation can see more promise and possibility than we were able to experience. Spread positivity: All of our personal experiences are real, to each of us. These experiences create our truths and reality, and lead us to our beliefs of how the world really is. However, remember to approach life, and those in it, with an open mind and positive outlook. The more we hear and see negativity in this world, the harder it is for us to close the gap that exists when trying to find peace. When negativity approaches you, react with love. View others with an open heart. Try to find what you have in common and how it connects us. Try to be the positive example you wish to see in this world, even though it may seem impossible at times. Be a better person each day. Learn from your past and grow for your future. You have these strengths and capabilities. The speed of change and acceptance may not be as we envisioned, but the possibility for a better future gives us the hope we need to keep on trying. P Celeste Catania-Opris, Ph.D., LMFT, offers therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families; www. TherapyForModernHousewives.com. 92 SEPTEMBER <strong>2017</strong>
Dr. David A. Yudell & Associates LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Individual • Couples • Family • Group Educational Lectures • Training Psycho-Educational Testing Gifted Evaluation Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD & ADHD) Behavioral Problems • Academic Issues Learning Disabilities • Memory Deficits Therapeutic Services Childhood Issues • ADD & ADHD Stress/PTSD• Grief & Loss Anxiety/Sleep Disorders • Depression Fears & Phobias • Behavior Modification Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Convenient Locations: Coconut Creek Davie www.DrYudell.com Office 954.288.9393 MAIN OFFICE: 5489 Wiles Road, Suite 305 • Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 Schein Podiatry Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of the Foot & Ankle KICK UNSIGHTLY NAIL FUNGUS AND GET HAPPY FEET Nail infections are becoming increasingly common, affecting up to one in ten of the U.S. population. Fungal nail infections can be unsightly and embarrassing and, until now, fungus has been very difficult to treat. The certified PinPointe Footlaser providers at Schein Podiatry use the latest technological treatment, the PinPointe FootLaser to tackle the cause of fungal infection, not just the symptoms. Steven Schein, DPM, FACFAS Board Certified in Foot Surgery by The American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 3100 Coral Hills Drive, Suite 204 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-755-7505 www.scheinpodiatry.com Clear, healthy nails in as little as 1 treatment the PARKLANDER 93
Page 1 and 2:
Parklander the THE FAMILY FRIENDLY
Page 3 and 4:
Come experience Saito’s and let u
Page 5 and 6:
Value without Compromise A private
Page 7 and 8:
What is your Home Worth? Get 3 Free
Page 9 and 10:
the PARKLANDER 7
Page 11 and 12:
CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR SKIP CAMPBELL A
Page 13 and 14:
RUSTY@MIZNERGRANDEHOMES.COM exclusi
Page 15 and 16:
AARP Smart Driver Course September
Page 17 and 18:
Enjoy family visits all year long a
Page 19 and 20:
Your fulltime, hands-on, results or
Page 21 and 22:
Your first choice for a second opin
Page 23 and 24:
Refinish Your Old Patio Furniture &
Page 25 and 26:
Unleash the Giant within Kung Fu pr
Page 27 and 28:
DJ’s Lawn & Landscaping,Inc. When
Page 29 and 30:
the PARKLANDER 27
Page 31 and 32:
COME OVER TO THE EAST SIDE! LIST PR
Page 33 and 34:
PARKLAND’S PREMIER PILATES/FITNES
Page 35 and 36:
the PARKLANDER 33
Page 37 and 38:
A NEW EXPRESSION OF LUXURY Luxury i
Page 39 and 40:
the PARKLANDER 37
Page 41 and 42:
the PARKLANDER 39
Page 43 and 44: RETRACTABLE SCREENS FOR DOORS WINDO
Page 45 and 46: the way we deSign: Simple clean lin
Page 47 and 48: Changing How We Live Outdoors! Arca
Page 49 and 50: Seamless Edge Sinks Upgrade Your Ki
Page 51 and 52: Lighting Décor Designers advise th
Page 53 and 54: Come & Experience the Quality of ou
Page 55 and 56: Take Music Lessons in the comfort o
Page 57 and 58: Clean It Give your carpets some TLC
Page 59 and 60: Call for a Personal Tour! 954.688.9
Page 61 and 62: Come Explore CONGREGATION KOL TIKVA
Page 63 and 64: PENDING CYPRESSHEAD • PARKLAND Th
Page 65 and 66: HOLIDAY RECIPES Good Yom Tov Let’
Page 67 and 68: [EVENTSCALENDAR] SEPT. 1 - 3 Philad
Page 69 and 70: into his TV series, Barney Miller,
Page 71 and 72: x PLANNING AN EVENT? x Please inqui
Page 73 and 74: BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT with great food,
Page 75 and 76: Breakfast Breakfast $ 2 99 from 6:3
Page 77 and 78: Opн HHH Enjoy a tour of our campus
Page 79 and 80: School portion of all proceeds will
Page 81 and 82: Introducing the premier escape room
Page 83 and 84: Register Online at www.cityofparkla
Page 85 and 86: Diverse learning opportunities for
Page 87 and 88: SAT®, ACT® OR BOTH? Experience th
Page 89 and 90: Dear All around average 14-year-old
Page 91 and 92: Back to School Special 25% Off All
Page 93: “One of the most harmful myths ab
Page 97 and 98: ADVERTORIAL Broward County Reside
Page 99 and 100: FREE A/C CHECK UP Mention the Parkl
Page 101 and 102: PET TALK Louie and the flu by Glenn
Page 103 and 104: PRE-SUIT DIVORCE MEDIATION The fina
Page 105 and 106: Happy HAPPY 954 649 7286 Rosh Hasha
Page 107 and 108: the PARKLANDER 107
show all

September 2017

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?