Sisterhood in 2009

On December 21, 2008 I was inducted into the sisterhood of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The process was spiritually uplifting , yet intrusive. In a very subtle, yet profound way I was stretched to new limits of what I did not know I was capable of. As we grow as stronger women of God we learn the true meaning of service, life dedication and commitment to the cause of "Greater Service Greater Progress". To that end we can evolve and become beacons of light for others. Yet, in that quest we must remember to be true also to not only the sisterhood, but also to ourselves. To be true to yourself you must know yourself. In 2009 The Reid Stress Management Center for Women has reaffirmed a commitment to all women to get to know ourselves~ Mind, Body & Spirit. Join us during meditation hour, get a massage or reflexology treatment, hot stone pampering, weight loss and more. More importantly, share the wealth of health with other sisters to be true to your pledge.

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Please do share your experiences in the sisterhood!

Father's Day... A woman's point of growth

Father's Day can invoke so many memories, regrets & and longings. Often times we as women don't really embrace the concept of honoring "Father's Day. For many, dad was not around, baby daddy ain't acting right or the man in our life seems to be missing the mark. We also allow those interactions to consciously and subconsciously shape how we respond, choose and interact with our men. Wow... that's heavy right?
Our last meditation dealt with these ideas and we collectively came to realize that we are and can choose to see ourselves as a reflection of the positives we have experienced with the men in our lives. The path we choose now as women has nothing to do with someone else's actions; we are responsible for our own. We when own up to that we can no longer use our men as an excuse to why we have not achieved, believed or embraced life and love as God intended. We are the master of our own destiny and we CAN embrace the good in every man, and learn from the choices we made all the while celebrating father's day void of hate, ridicule, frustration and remorse. To not do that, rejects a part of ourselves. We are all connected ~ remember? To choose to look at Father's Day as a celebration of what can be, calls us to be honest enough with ourselves to look at things through the eye ware of reality. Reality is... Love is in everything, everybody and everywhere. We choose to embrace the path which best serves us. So, what best serves you? "...he done me wrong song"~ or "I have learned love in this relationship..."
Until Next Time... Be well

Sexual Abuse- A WOMAN'S SILENT PAIN!

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at a women's conference at a local church. Some topics came up about hurt, emotional blockage and illness surrounding the pain of childhood sexual abuse. Women from 25 through 50 groaned in unison as the petition for prayer was raised for that particular healing. Healing... are we really healed from such a traumatic experience? Or do we suffer in silence and allow the pain to fester behind a smile, all the while proliferating in our hearts, minds,spirits and bodies to transform itself into the bondage of cancer, diabetes, heart conditions and more? Why do we suffer in silence? When does the healing begin. Our next workshop will delve into those questions and yes the Reid Center is equiped to launch it's first support group!
Do you have answers to these questions. Please share with others your breakthroughs, journey, sorrows and triumphs. We need healing in this area of our lives. It's time to pull the cover off of this subject and allow the light of God to burn it up. I'm not a fan of the Pope, but even he has conceded that enough is enough!

Until Next Time.. Be well...
Dr. Reid

Teens & Stress

Ok, So who said teens don't get stressed out? Can stress really affect behavior reasoning, academic performance and social interaction s with parents and peers? Of course!
Some teens become overloaded with stress. When it happens, inadequately managed stress can lead to anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, physical illness, or poor coping skills such as drug and/or alcohol use.
When we perceive a situation as difficult or painful, changes occur in our minds and bodies to prepare us to respond to danger. This "fight, flight, or freeze” response includes faster heart and breathing rate, increased blood to muscles of arms and legs, cold or clammy hands and feet, upset stomach and/or a sense of dread.
The same mechanism that turns on the stress response can turn it off. As soon as we decide that a situation is no longer dangerous, changes can occur in our minds and bodies to help us relax and calm down. This "relaxation response” includes decreased heart and breathing rate and a sense of well being. Teens that develop a "relaxation response” and other stress management skills feel less helpless and have more choices when responding to stress.