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Dear Dr. Barbara: Hold On To Your Hat!-- Handling the Roller Coaster Emotions of the College Application Process
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Monday, March 17, 2014. Hold On To Your Hat! Handling the Roller Coaster Emotions of the College Application Process. I hope you have enjoyed my postings to date. The ideas come from my two books, which these next few postings will introduce. Hold On To Your Hat. II Before You Start. A Ready for College? B Sidebar for Parents— Financial. 1 Financial Fragility— Sue. 2 Trophies for Dad— Daniel. C Uncertainty→ Anxiety→ Action. D The “Rights” of Legacy— Vanessa. E “It’s Your Fault! 8221;— Marc. Years ago, my...
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Dear Dr. Barbara: The Rejection Decision
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Rejection—the big disappointment. Everyone goes through many of these in life. Remember the Emotions Scale discussed in Keep Your Eye on the Prize. And Hold On To Your Hat? 8217; Here is wisdom from Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, the University of Alabama’s “winningness” coach in the school’s history: ‘Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.’. Labels: applying to college. Dealing with stress of college application process. Get Posts By Email.
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Dear Dr. Barbara: Accepting with Class
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013. If, after all of the work and waiting, an affirmative decision arrives, congratulations! Enjoy this moment to the fullest but be mindful of how you respond to others who may have gotten disappointing news. Here is your moment to be a “class act”—to show restraint when you are feeling 10 on the Emotions Scale. Remember the boomerang of karma; what you send out may return to you, so tread softly and be grateful. Labels: applying to college. Stress of college application process.
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Dear Dr. Barbara: ECP: Drifting Along in the Mighty Mississippi
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Monday, March 3, 2014. ECP: Drifting Along in the Mighty Mississippi. 8220;Okay,” you’re asking, “What does the Mississippi River have to do with me. 8221; Here’s the link. Carl Jung observed that within all cultures, there is a kind of “herd mentality” or a “group-think” that people automatically accept without too much thought. As discussed in Keep Your Eye on the Prize! Did you feel that you were in a box that was not entirely of your own making? Well, here’s good news; you have a choice. Tools for a ...
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Dear Dr. Barbara: November 2013
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Thursday, November 28, 2013. Welcome to Dear Dr. Barbara. I am Dr. Barbara Long. I have written two books for young people. Check them out! The first is Keep Your Eye On The Prize! A Young Person's Guidebook To Adulthood. This book contains the essential emotional tools young people need to live a great life. The second book, Hold On To Your Hat! Handling the Roller Coaster Emotions of the College Application Proc. So, write me, let me know what your concerns, stresses, anxieties and interests are! Welco...
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Other Books by Dr. Long. Hold On To Your Hat! In this unique book, Dr. Long shares her expertise on how to handle the intense emotions involved in the college admissions process with students and families, teaching them the skills they need to get through this stressful experience. To visit the Hold On To Your Hat! Barbara Long, M.D., Ph.D. Email Dr. Long. For a limited time, purchase both books, Hold On To Your Hat! And Keep Your Eye On The Prize! For only $30.00 - a savings of 25%! Contact Dr. Long.
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Dear Dr. Barbara: Waiting For The College Decision
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Monday, December 2, 2013. Waiting For The College Decision. You have applied to college and are waiting for decisions. Especially if you have your heart set on a dream school, it is hard not to be overwhelmed with feelings of fear and dread. How can you manage the fear so it does not destroy your peace of mind? If you have read Hold On To Your Hat! 1 There are many roads to a happy life, not just one. Winston Churchill said, "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.". I'm here to provide y...
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Dear Dr. Barbara: March 2014
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Monday, March 31, 2014. Keep Your Eye on the Prize! A Young Person's Guidebook to Adulthood. Welcome to a peek at my first book,. Keep Your Eye on the Prize! S is a young person’s guidebook to adulthood, containing the best psychological tools for dealing with life, like difficult people, finding a life that fits, and surviving hard times. This posting will give you some information on the book, which you can check out through my Website: www.barbaralongmdphd.com. Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump,.
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