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“Life is sometimes difficult, but even so, it is always possible to find inner-peace. I talk about topics of daily life which cause us stress and anxiety, guiding us on how to change our perspective and to learn how to live in the moment.” -Chris Shea, host of “On Finding Peace”

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Rest Stop (Monday) … celebrating peace & unity

quotes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Today, in the USA, we remember and celebrate the pastor and civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of Dr. King and all he stood for, I created this collage of three of his quotes for us to reflect.

I believe that Dr. King’s message is universal, and a call to action for us to live each day in love and justice.

How can each of us live his statements in a concrete way?

Share with us your thoughts.

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Rest Stop (Saturday) … post holiday blues

post holiday blues

Do you hear that sound? What sound, you ask? The sound of calm after the holidays.  The moment when we realize the guests have left and the errands are complete.  The moment when we finally look around and notice all we have missed while immersed in the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holiday.

Personally, the days immediately following New Years Day are mixed emotion days for me.  The first couple weeks of January I relax in the glow of Christmas and the expectation of new beginnings. Yet, intermingled amidst my joyous feelings there is a feeling of sadness as I realize that the holiday season has ended as “normal” life returns.  Since the time when I was a young child I have loved the period from Halloween to New Years because of the festivities, the traditions, the foods, smells, sights, etc.  Yet it seems that as soon as Halloween is upon us, in a flash, we are past New Years Day!  As I sit writing this post I wonder where it all went.  I think back to the preparations, excitement, anticipation, expectation, then the joy of Christmas’ arrival … now what?  As I sit here and reflect I wonder what’s left?  How did this season get away from me so quickly?

I don’t believe that I am alone in my emotions, nor do I need to be a counselor to understand the rationale for why many of us feel down after the holidays.  Here are some actions I do for myself to cope with my feelings this time of the year. I hope they will help you, too:

  1.  Spend a moment each day closing your eyes, slowing your breath, and focus on your feelings.  Whatever you are feeling, feel it, reflecting on the origin of the feeling.
  2.  If you find yourself experiencing the holiday blues, don’t hide those feelings nor ignore them.  Acknowledge them to yourself and others.  Many people are feeling the same way.

  3.  Recall the parties, family gatherings, people you met, family members with whom you reconnected.  Recall the memories, not in a perspective of “it’s over”, but in the perspective that it happened.  How did those encounters affect you or change you?  What can you take away from these encounters?  Might you have made new friendships?  Connect with the new friend.  Did you meet distant family members?  Develop a plan to stay  in touch in a meaningful way.

  4.  Recall your fondest and favorite memories of this holiday season.  How do those memories make you feel? Take that feeling and find a way to make the feeling last into the new year.

  5.  Make a conscious effort to find a way to make Christmas, its spirit and meaning, last into the new year.  If we can do that then there is no longer a need for the holiday blues since the holiday will never truly end.

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Calendar of Events

If you wish to book Chris for a conference, seminar or training, email our office: booking@lifesjourneyblog.com  or call:  301-850-2177

 

 

 

Upcoming Scheduled Events

— October 4 @ 8:00pm EDT: Live talk with myself and my guest, Ben Rolnik. Topic: “Can Suffering Cease to Exist? Here’s How”. Click here: https://goo.gl/Yl6pUF

— October 7-11, 2016: I’m attending the NAADAC annual conference in Minneapolis, MN. Details click here

— October 16 @ 8:00pm EDT: Live talk with myself and co-host, Lisa DeLay. Topic: “Practical Strategies for Coping With Anxiety”. Click here: https://goo.gl/BjI45K

Counseling (2)

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Are you feeling depressed or anxious most of the time? Perhaps you’re unsure about how to cope with recent life changes like a divorce, the death of a parent, loss of a job or major illness?

Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness and wish to talk to someone about dealing with your illness. If these, or other issues, are of concern, then counseling is for you.

I have been working with clients in a clinical setting for over 20 years. My approach to counseling is based on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model, proven to be the most effective at helping eliminate troublesome life issues.

As part of the process, I will help you identify the thoughts and behaviors that are healthy vs. unhealthy for daily living and transform those behaviors into healthier, more realistic ways of dealing with life.

As appropriate, handouts, readings, and worksheets will be assigned to assist in the process. In my sessions, I use various techniques to really educate and guide you towards better habits of thinking and acting in healthier ways.

If you’re ready to explore life coaching and how it can help improve your life, please reach out. You can email me at booking@lifesjourneyblog.com or call directly 240-587-7854.

 

 

Contact Chris Shea For Life Coaching In Leonardtown Or For Keynote Presentations

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About Chris Shea

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The summer of 2012 challenged me in that I, a workaholic at the time, and due to a job change, found myself work-free that summer. The challenge to slow down and rest eventually led me to the practice of meditation and mindfulness. Later that summer I created a blog as a place to share my feelings in my attempt to make sense of life. I named my blog “Lifesjourney”.

Throughout my life, I’ve had my ups and downs, and the life lessons I’ve learned, combined with my education, influence my approach to life coaching and counseling.

Lifesjourney Life Coaching, LLC grew from its founding as a blog into the coaching, counseling and consulting group it is today. In an effort to guide people to find inner peace, I speak at conferences and gatherings nationwide and am proud to be published in medical and clinical journals, as well as on various internet sites. Professionally I’m a nationally and state certified addiction counselor as well as a nationally certified life coach, having graduated from St. Hyacinth College-Seminary and the Washington Theological Union in DC.

I divide my time between Lifesjourney, serving as the Director of Campus Ministry at a high school in Maryland and as an adjunct professor in the Family Studies and Community Development department of the school of Liberal Arts at Towson University as well as McDaniel College’s Graduate School of Counseling. 

I have spent over 20 years in the addiction counseling field as a clinician and administrator, responsible for the implementation of treatment program models while integrating evidence-based treatments to promote lifelong recovery. My counseling experience is preceded by an almost decade-long pastoral ministry as a hospital chaplain in DC and a retreat leader in the New England region.

I currently serve as the chairperson of my county’s Alcohol Coalition, a member of the county Behavioral Health Action Committee and sit on the advisory board for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children.

I live in Leonardtown, MD enjoying the people and the great outdoors of the rural life.

If you’re looking for life coaching, you can either visit me in my office or worldwide via the internet. I am also available for public speaking and corporate consultation. I look forward to working with you!

Bonus: Chris Shea is offering this free GIFT explaining how you can improve your life with life coaching!  Click here to get it