The Positive and Negative Aspects of Feeling Angry
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker: In my experience in working with clients, fear is the most...
How to Manage Post-Holiday Blues
Post-Holiday Blues With the passing of the holiday season, chances are good that you will experience an emotional “let down” or “post-holiday blues”. For most...
Your Holiday Bill of Rights
Many people struggle emotionally during the holiday season. This is because their inner experience is so different from the hype of the holidays. When expectations...
Your Personal Hard And Soft Skills
Using this old portable sawmill to mill lumber is considered hard skills. Hard And Soft Skills Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master...
What is The JADE Approach in Communications?
There are just some people in life who are difficult to get along with. Maybe they are egotistical. Maybe they are stubborn. Maybe they are...
Threats That Are Real, Perceived or Hyped
Responses to Real or Perceived Threats Fear. Stress. Worry. Anxiety. These four words describe responses to real or perceived threats. Even though they are frequently...
Important Verbal Abuse Checklist For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
This blog is about verbal abuse, but first it is important to start with definitions of domestic abuse/violence. Definition of domestic abuse/violence: Domestic abuse is...
Best Results: Quick Fix vs. Long-Term Solution
A quick fix will not free you of a problem, but a long-term solution will! Relationships are never easy. But they don’t have to be...
What is the term Gray Rocking?
What is Gray Rocking? The introduction of the term gray rocking is often credited to a 2012 article on the website LoveFraud.com. According to the...
Sexual Abuse Checklist For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
It is important to start with definitions of domestic abuse/violence. This blog is about sexual abuse. Sexual Abuse: forces the victim to do something sexually...