One of the principles of good investing is found in the word diversity. It means that rather than investing in one set of stocks, you diversify your investments into a variety of different stocks and industries so that at any given time your finances will not be jeopardized by trends that may impact one industry […]
How Relationally Healthy Are You?
In my last blog I invited readers to learn about John Gottman’s research on relationships, specifically what he calls The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He described the qualities that make a relationship unhealthy: contempt, criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling. If one or more of these are prevalent in a relationship, that relationship usually is unhealthy […]
The Digital Radicalization of Our Teenagers
The teenage years are years of growth, uncertainty, vulnerability, and change. It can be a rather awkward social stage that is filled with insecurity, bullying, verbal messaging that is destructive and a great deal of searching for purpose and meaning. It is the life journey from childhood to adulthood with an entire world of options […]
How can we Support Indigenous Children?
As we reflect on the history of indigenous children, we find a very difficult set of reflections and memories. For example, we were made aware of the plight of Canadian indigenous children through the recent visit of Pope Francis. In Edmonton, Alberta he spoke to thousands of Indigenous peoples and apologized for the rampant abuse […]
Do You Know the Indicators of an Unhealthy Relationship?
Relationships are our lifelines. They give us meaning, define us, create and influence our belief systems, provide us with a sense of belonging and in that belonging, healthy relationships allow us to feel both physically and emotionally safe and valuable. When they are hurtful or destructive, they can deeply wound us, rob us of our […]
Do You Know About the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?
As of July 16, 2022, a significant change happened to promote help and hope for those who struggle with suicide and other crises. This has been a chronic problem for both children and adults in America. COVID-19 and the reoccurring variants have left our country with a lot of despair which can lead to suicidal […]
Why, When, and How to Break up with Your Therapist
This is the last blog in my series inviting readers to examine: recognizing when someone might benefit from going into therapy, various types of therapy that are available, appropriate expectations with regard to healthy therapy, and recognizing therapists who are unhealthy, ineffective or even unethical. Today we will look at why, when, and how to […]
How Do We Prevent School Mass Shootings?
Many Americans watched carefully as The Texas House Committee reviewed the Uvalde School Shooting. We are aware that there were several systemic and questionable decisions that had major impact. There were problems with the school’s precautions and so many questions regarding law enforcement’s role. The loss of 19 students and 2 teachers was tragic and […]
Non-Profit Leadership: Your Organizational Story
One important aspect of providing therapeutic help to those who are trauma-impacted is to begin with their life story. Our stories are so important for where we have been and who we have become. We have had significant life events that are so important to be respectful of when we come to understand our present […]
How to Recognize an Unethical Therapist, Part 2
In last week’s blog, I invited my readers to consider attributes of ineffective, unhealthy and even unethical therapists. I focused on something many might consider to be innocuous: giving advice. This happens when therapists confuse their role with that of life coaches, advisors, educators, strategists or consultants. Advice givers ultimately want to direct clients to […]
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