Check out Brene Browns short video on Boundaries, Empathy, and Compassion "Boundaries are not fake walls. They're not separation. Boundaries are not division; they're respect. They're “here's what's okay for me and here's what's not.”" Assertiveness is all about setting boundaries - learn more, attend this 4 week course starting tomorrow in Wilton, Cork. https://www.rosariiryan.ie/courses-1

Once seen as a time for parents to step back, adolescence is increasingly viewed as an opportunity to stay tuned in and emotionally connected.

Assertiveness is the antidote to fear, shyness, passivity, low self esteem and even anger

learn how to say NO, set boundaries and express your needs on this unique 4 week (6hrs) Assertivess Course. ONLY 3 SPACES LEFT https://www.rosariiryan.ie/courses-1

there is such freedom in this attitude

deep ....

I've just launched a new Assertiveness course in Cork - you can get more details here, email, text or message me to reserve a place https://www.rosariiryan.ie/courses-1

Assertiveness Course (4 weeks) Do you have trouble saying "no"? Or feel like your ideas and opinions are not heard and/or respected? Have you tried asserting yourself only to have others respond negatively? Then this four week Assertiveness Course may be for you. Assertiveness is not about aggression or conflict or getting your own way all of the time. Assertiveness is based on mutual respect and involves resolving problems through clear direct communication The course explores: What it means to be assertive and how that differs from being aggressive What is passive behaviour and why it is not a healthy way to communicate What are the challenges or concerns people face when being assertive This course takes a practical approach combining theory with exercises. Over the four weeks you’ll learn about your own style of communication. You’ll also be introduced to tools and skills to think and act more assertively, and you will be encouraged to practice these skills during and between sessions deepening the learning from your own, and other peoples, experiences. The weekly sessions will provide the opportunity to feedback and fine-tune the skills you are learning. Location: Bru Columbanus, Wilton, Cork Day: Wednesday Time: 7.30-9pm Dates: 31 May – 21 June 2017 (4 wks) Cost: €80 Bookings: rosarii.r@gmail.com 087 1212774 Facilitator: Rosarii Ryan BSc (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Psychotherapy & Counselling

We are so quick to comment when children are glued to their screens, but here's a 'gentle' reminder of how we as adults can get distracted at the most impactful moments for our children

We often believe we have to say something, or do something, (give advice, reassure etc) to make the other feel better but as Brene Brown points out "rarely can a response make something better — what makes something better is connection".

One mothers thoughts on raising her teens to be competent adults. http://faithit.com/stop-doing-8-things-teen-school-year-amy-carney/