A Word about Hearing and Being Heard “Safe Conversations” is the name of the workshop my colleagues and I present twice a year. As I have said before, it is the best vehicle to promote relationship connection and safety that I have ever seen! It teaches us (couples and singles, adolescents and adults) how to hear […]
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A Word about 2019 It’s that time of the year again, a natural time for us to look back and look ahead. I have shared the following strip with you before, but it is one of my favorites, and I know you will also appreciate it . . . again! Bill Watterson is the genius […]
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A Word about Valentine’s Day Yes, Valentine’s Day. It’s never too early, you know! Here’s where that is coming from: This is a time of the year when it it very natural to reflect on our lives and our relationships. What was 2018 like in terms of my family and friendships? What was good […]
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A Word about “The Rose” This is a very special time of the year to many people and for many reasons. One of the prevailing themes of this season is giving, of course, and the most meaningful giving is always motivated by love. However, this season is also characterized by stress, loneliness, discouragement, sadness […]
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Word about Taking out the Trash Household chores. Cooking, laundry, housecleaning, yard work and all the other tasks it takes to help our lives run smoothly. Who does which chores, when, how and how often? Who does them willingly or even happily? Who needs to be reminded or even prodded to uphold their end of […]
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A Word about Looking Ahead I celebrated a birthday recently (no gifts, please:), and for the first time in my life, I decided to give myself a party. I had so much fun, I may do it again! Next month! The party was wonderful, and the friends and family who participated were all great. However, […]
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A Word about Thanksgiving, 2018 (Editor’s Note: Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that reminds us that it is not about us. The world does not revolve around me! None of us would not be here, and we would not be the people we are were it not for the lives of thousands of others […]
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Another Word about Hate I don’t understand it! I just don’t understand hate! Oh, I understand the definitions: Hatred or hate is a deep and extreme emotion-based dislike, especially invoking feelings of anger or resentment. It can be directed against individuals, groups, entities, objects, behaviors, or ideas. Hatred is often associated with feelings of anger, disgust and a disposition towards hostility. And I understand hurt and anger and bitterness […]
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Safe Conversations One Week from Today We are very excited about our upcoming Safe Conversations workshop! You will learn some communication skills that you have probably never known, and the way you talk and listen to your family, in your workplace and with your friends will improve greatly. You will also enjoy a continental breakfast […]
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A Word about Introverts Hi, I’m Harold, and I’m an introvert. And no, I’m not antisocial, I’m an introvert. And no, I don’t avoid people, I’m an introvert. I am not shy, and I do not have social anxiety. I’m an introvert. In fact, I love people, and I love being around people, […]
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