Problem: Article: After the confession has been repeated, encourage the person to plug their nose to avoid getting water in it when they submerge. It is not mandatory that they plug their nose, but most people prefer to. If they don’t wish to plug their nose, tell them to cross their arms over their chest. As you get ready to dunk them, place one arm around behind them. Either place your hand on the small of their back, or place your arm around their shoulders. Your other hand will either hold onto the arm they are plugging their nose with or be placed onto their crossed arms. By it’s earliest definition, to be baptized means to be submerged under water. Gently lower the person backwards into the water until their body is all the way under. If the person is small, their feet may come up off of the ground when they are fully submerged.  If it is easier for both of you, let the person bend their knees. In some traditions, you dunk the person underwater three times, once each for the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. This is up to you, your church, and the person, but make sure they know if you are putting them under three times. You may hold the person under the water for one or two seconds, then lift them up with your lower hand. You’ll need their help, in most cases, so the person should try to stand up as you lift them. If they seem to be stuck in the water, place both of your hands under their arms to lift them up. To show them the love of Christ and illustrate their new status as part of God’s family, give the person a hug before you leave the water.
Summary: Tell the person to plug their nose. Place one hand on their back and one on their front. Guide the person backwards into the water. Raise the person up out of the water.

Problem: Article: Turn off your phone, and eliminate any other distractions.  Typically the color of the stone will correspond with the color of the chakra, for example: amethyst on the seventh or crown, lapis lazuli on the sixth or third eye, blue calcite on the fifth or throat, rose quartz on the fourth or heart, citrine on the third or solar plexus, carnelian on the 2nd or sacral, and black tourmaline on the first or root/base.  As a prelude to spiritual practice, focus on the chakras / stones in order from 1 to 7. For general health and wellness, moving downward from 7 to 1. In your selected order, focus on the color of the stone, which will naturally resonate with each chakra, and restore structure, harmony, and balance across the entire system.
Summary: Lie down in a quiet place, either in silence or with sounds that will aid in relaxation (such as running water or the sound of the ocean). Focus on your breathing, imagining a healing white light entering your body with each inhale, and stresses and negativity exiting your body with each exhale. Place stones on the corresponding chakra. Imagine the stones as a glowing sphere in each color; visualize energy that is the same color as the stone, passing through the stone and entering into the chakra until you can clearly visualize that chakra as a large, glowing sphere of the appropriate color. Ascend or descend based on your goals for the session.

Problem: Article: When you are ready to introduce your cat to your back garden the same rule of gradual exposure applies. If you can, block off a small area of your garden to do this. Let her into this closed off area to be exposed to the sights and sounds of your garden.  An enclosed space should be one where there is no chance of her getting out to a road or escaping over a fence into a neighbouring garden. When you take her out you should stay close to her and be attentive. If she doesn't want to go outside, then she is probably still adjusting to the new house and is not yet completely comfortable. The adjustment period can vary so don't force her outside, this will only stress her out more. Be patient and let her go at her own speed. Take her out into the garden for short periods and let her explore. Keep a close eye on her at all times, and take a toy and a couple of treats to help put her at ease. Start with short periods and gradually increase them as she becomes more accustomed. Begin with a few minutes at a time and go from there. Always ensure there is an easy route back into the house if she gets spooked or wants to dash back in. Leave a door wide open for her and don't block it off.
Summary: If possible, close off a space in your garden. Don't force her out. Allow her to walk around supervised for short periods.

Problem: Article: Before you can begin to overcome a fear of success, you have to understand what success means to you. Even though it may be tough to pinpoint specifically what being successful means to you, doing this will help you understand exactly what it is you’re fearing.   Be sure to identify your vision for personal and professional success. Ask yourself, “What does success look and feel like to me? How will I know if I’m successful? What will I do and how will I act when I’m successful?” Write down as your answers to these questions. Include answers that may not seem to relate to success if they pop into your head. For example, if you think “Success looks like luxury,” write that. Be as specific as possible. For example, instead of writing, “If I have a lot of money I’ll know I’m successful,” write something like, “I’ll know I’m successful when I have $10 million in savings.” Sometimes when we are afraid we can recognize the feeling, but not still understand exactly what we’re afraid of. In order to overcome your fear, you have to ask yourself what specifically you are afraid of and where the fear cam from. Once you know what you’re really afraid of, you can work to overcome your fear.   Try asking yourself, “Am I fearful of this because someone put it in my head? Or, is it based on past mistakes or failures?” If the fear is truly unfounded, this may help you let go of it. Look over your list of definitions of success. Think about each item on the list and how you feel about it. For instance, if success is winning a football championship, how will you feel if you do win? Write a few words that describe how you feel about each item. For instance, if you wrote “success is graduating,” you might write, “means I’m not a child anymore; makes me nervous about responsibilities.” Pay attention to signs of success that give you negative feelings. For example, if you listed financial security as a sign of success and you noted it makes you think of loneliness, you may want to explore why this is. Being honest with yourself about just how your fear of success is holding you back is one way to overcome it. Take some time to think about specific ways in which your fear of success is limiting your potential and your future success.  Write down examples of how you have sabotaged yourself. For instance, you might write, “I procrastinated on my report.” Also, write about what might have happened if you hadn’t let your fear hold you back. For example, you may write something like, “I could have gotten the raise and afford the vacation I want.” Take a moment to thoroughly visualize yourself succeeding. Positive visualizations may help to eliminate your fear. Writing a short statement declaring that you aren’t going to let fear stop you from succeeding and reaching your goals any more is a concrete way to overcome your fear. Doing this can help you improve your self-confidence, as well as remind you that your fear of success doesn’t control your life.  Write a sentence or two along the lines of, “I am not a victim of my fear. I am not afraid of success. I will be successful and I will enjoy it.” Read your statement out-loud on a regular basis. For instance, you might read it before work each morning or before a major presentation. You can also read your declaration to an accountability partner who can help keep you focused on your goal. You may be more likely to follow through with things if someone is holding you accountable.
Summary:
Ask yourself how you define success. Question what about success scares you. Determine how fear is limiting you. Declare defeat of your fear.