Show Page 28 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday October 16 1996 involves some reliance on others Self-relian- ce “crazy") for failing to consult a doctor By Steven M Gentry under such conditions Likewise are people who visit a library deemed to lack After all they arc in need of additional As do virtually all societies American as society rightly esteems one of its core values Indeed the collective strength of a given community depends in large measure on the individual for- self-relianc- self-relian- information and clearly lack knowledge (or excitement if they’re after leisure reading) of one sort or another What is it after all that they don't know and why can't they just be happy with what their brain provides? Hopefully the absurdity of such thoughts is attested to by the fact that none of us ever has them In most cases accessing resources in the community that will improve our condition is viewed positively and docs not detract from our sense of independence Instead it implicitly suggests that we know how to best meet our needs a good working definition of When it comes to seeking help for per titude of its citizens However this idea can he carried to an extreme For instance does require a that a person “tough out” a broken arm or a case of hepatitis rather than seek medical treatment? To the contrary most would question the judgment of such an self-relian- self-relian- ce individual (we might even call him Take children’s fears seriously weekly questionanswer column) (A HOW CAN ADDRESS MY CHILD’S FEARS? I Children's fears and worries are very real to them Consider these tips to help your children gain a sense of control Be a good listener so children will feel comfortable talking to you Then when they have concerns or worries they will come to you Help children express their fears Listen to and accept their feelings without minimizing them or being unduly concerned With younger children this may include providing materials to draw a picture or encouraging them to act out an event Tell your children the truth about scary things “The shot will hurt for a little while” “It might be scary to see grandma's body in the casket when we go to the funeral” Provide books about other children experiencing fears “Ira Sleeps Over” or “There’s a Nightmare in My Closet" arc some of the classic children’s books dealing with fears with fears rather Suggest things your children can do to cope than telling them there’s nothing to be afraid of or to “stop actOne ing like a baby" Help children practice problem solving the outlining problem includes relaxing identifying process the options rating possible outcomes then choosing the best solution BuSpafT (buapfrono HQ USP) — ISutmi rfwww !"— OW mrn ni— xawtwxiinwmiiiixiniiTr-r- -' r WOL — r— Mi wioomM m kfM NtMM “t "- -“ "yltoOtotoilChS iwmm miiMtMnrtMkviir mm torn hmm Iiliw wm m—Mm M Mm Mf Mm mpMm VM mb M min m IM iiiiiir mmiy tmrrnm omnnmuunM xmMMirmMM muM !??!!! ggg M mmi mmi reHAeMummewmemi i MMM kupnni M mm v wm mmmm m m pan paanl m MM mm Mum MX" a double standard which spirit The truth is when it comes to accessing needed help — be it from a doctor librarian or counselor — docs not detract from our internal fortitude It is an indication of strength and flexibility suggesting that we know how to take care of ourselves Naturally we do not consult a doctor self-relian- er for a dictionary or encyclopedia can answer many of our questions Likewise a therapist is not needed for problems that can be solved via help and support from friends or family members When professional help is needed however it is every hit as critical to improving the quality of one's life as is medical treatment Unfortunately I have known many cases where individuals have ignored grave symptoms in relationships refused to enter counseling because of their pride and ended up with emotional ganwho grene or worse: amputation Those demonize psychiatric help are often those most in need of its services is not synonymous with total independence from others instead it includes selective reliance on them It involves knowing how to access needed resources and using them in a responsible way In most cases counseling is a temporoad of rary "recharging station" on the life rather than a resort where you spend an extended vacation It is not for crazy people but for those who choose to improve the quality of their lives rather than continue to suffer with the status quo Such people are inforamong ihsc searching for more mation at the library You'll know them by the casts on their arms Self-relian- Steven M Gentry PhD la a Child & Family of the Paychotogiat and the Executive Director Child Evaluation & Treatment Center Applications for the United States Senate Youth Program which gives outstanding students the opportunity to spend a week in Washington D C arc now being accepted Sen Bob Bennett announced this week Two students from each state will be chosen to participate in an intensive week-lon- g governmental study in Washington DC The which is celebrating its 35th Everest Continued from Page 13 “It’s just to be able to come to grips with yourself” he said adding that it’s an opportua nity to do something others haven’t done sense of accomplishment and achievement He said it’s also an opportunity to escape the day-to-d- ay routine because mountain climbing takes a great deal of concentration “In truth there’s nothing else you can think about except the climb” he said “It’s the here It doesn’t and now that’s what counts make any difference who you are what line of business you ’re in” “It takes everything there’s no question about it” he added While working in Boston he struck up a friendship with Rick Wilcox owner of International Mountain Equipment With six others they attempted Everest in 1991 St Onge had to drop out of the expedition after suffering a bout of cerebral edema an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain a potentially fatal ailment triggered by high altitude 1 anniversary runs from March to 8 1997 Student delegates will be immersed in Washington activities throughout their week’s stay They will spend their time visiting Capitol Hill the White House the Pentagon the State Department the Supreme Court and other highlights in the nation's capital The 104 student delegates will also partici He made it above Camp One higher than 20000 feet To get there he had to cross per— haps the most dangerous part of the route 2000 Iccfall The Khumbu the treacherous vertical feet of scracs some bigger than houses are constantly falling as climbers wind their way past the tall pillars of ice “There are really only two dangers on that mountain” St Onge said “That’s the icefall and bad weather on summit day” “Each person crosses the iccfall at least nine tolO times” he added “You’re in harm’s way that whole time” What docs he remember most? “A lot of agony” he said describing the toil of carrying heavy loads at high altitude But he also remembers “how beautiful it is up there" Is that enough to compensate him for not making it to the top? “A lot of things compensate for that but nothing really replaces it” he said In his own mind St Onge feels good knowing that it was a good group of climbers and that they all returned safely That’s not always the case on Everest This year was probably the most deadly season on top of the world as 11 people died in May including two accomplished and hear pate in a mock session of Congress and and talk with senators representatives government leaders and policy-makeIn addition to the week-lon- g trip to WashS2(XX) colwill receive students DC ington accredited at an used be to lege scholarships or US college university The scholarships arc awarded by the William Randnlnh Hcarst Foundation rs renowned guides One of those guides Bob Hall was an acquaintance of St Onge When Hall reached the summit of Everest for the first time he was accompanied by sherpa Pcma Dorjc St Onge and Pema arc good friends and have climbed together including the 1984 Himalchuli ascent St Onge said the tragedy on Everest may be a result of the explosive popularity of climbing “In truth climbing is a great sport" he said But the increased access to climbing worries St Onge “Too many people underestimate the dangers” Climbers need training skills development and experience to be safe and confident mountaineers he said Indoor climbing walls arc good places to train but they don’t teach anything about route finding knowing when to turn back how to negotiate bad weather lightning snow ice and mud They don’t teach climbers “anything about themselves” “1 don’t want to sec it regulated” St Onge said “But the truth is there are too many people doing it that shouldn't be” Does your life have signs of persistent anxiety? Have you been bothered more days than not for 6 months or more by unrealistic excessive worry that you could not control? If you have do you also suffer from three or more of the signs and symptoms of persistent anxiety you see to the left? 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