Dan McGann, MSW, RSWAdolescent Team Social Worker
Child & Family ServicesThe Credit Valley Hospital
Feel like POOP?
What you perceive you will tend to receive
Externalize the Negative“David’s Story”“The Sneaky Poo”Externalize the
problem Control your focusNotice more the
battles won than lost
Make a list of what works
Creating Positive Meaning
BodyFocusInternal questions
Past, “Present”, Future
Body
Focus ?
The Giant Within
Control & Predictability
Obtaining a clear frequency ~ what we hear from the world around us and then what we communicate
You become less reactive ~ more thoughtfulBuilding a solid foundation (personal purpose)
Clarity & Consistency
Clarity of self ~ acting congruently with who we are
Act consistently (21 days makes a habit)
Structure & Routine
Rituals & Traditions
Success FormulaKnow your outcomeDecideFind a role model, mentor or coachActNotice the positive resultsRepeat, Repeat, Repeat
Where exactly are we?
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Act don’t Yack!Passivity leads to victimization and
helplessnessAction moves you to survivor modeDo something ~ anything ~ take “one small
step” Case example (Brian)
Reward yourself!Set a goal Build in a reinforcerFood, activity, stickers
Self Care“Sharpen the Saw”
Self esteem
Sharpen the sawBalance ~ workFamilyHealth (nutrition/sleep)SpiritualSelf*
BoundariesStronger the inner core the better you are
with outside pressures and relationships
The better you are with personal and professional boundaries the less stress
Results:Control & PredictabilityLess sneaky poo
MindfulnessNotice your body, thoughts and emotions
instead of reacting to them
Be in this moment fully and the next moment will take care of itself
Prayer – Meditation - Journaling
Communication StyleAudioVisualKinesthetic
Make an Appointment with your Worry
Letter writing exerciseJournalTalk to a friend, family or yourselfSee a therapist
(> control & predictability < sneaky poo)
Internal Balance1) YOUR WARRIOR
2) YOUR MAGICIAN
3) YOUR LOVER/HEART
4) YOUR KING/QUEEN
Attitude
Maintain an attitude of gratitudeOf lightness and humorOf kindness and compassion
What you want for yourself give to anotherWhere your attention goes, energy flowsWhat you perceive you will receive.
Defeating the Sneaky Poo!
Ooohh noooo!!!