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!!!