The Value of Crying
An evolutionary biologist named Dr. Oren Hasson suggests that crying is a highly-evolved behavior. Tears “give clues and reliable informati
The Value of Anxiety
Anxiety is an emotion that most of us dislike, and would prefer to avoid. We get so focused on preventing anxiety or avoiding anxiety we mis
Nine Skills That Help Resolve Conflict
Conflict is a normal and healthy part of life and relationships. Humans are so diverse and different that one size does not fit all. It...
“Sing” a New Song to Start 2017
Once again, a movie aimed at children has delivered an important message for all of us that may guide you on how to start your year....
Dodging Disappointment: During the Holidays and the Rest of the Year
Disappointment is a difficult emotion. It can step in and ruin any experience. You are having a good day, something happens where your...
AlI Want for Christmas is for it to be Over
As Sarah Vine wrote, “Christmas is like childbirth: magical in theory; excruciating in practice. Since you can’t avoid the holiday season, h
Busting Stress with Smiles: Four Steps to Creating Happiness
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, yet sometimes it's hard to cultivate those feelings simply because a...
What to do Before You Quit
Ralph walked in and announced that he had quit his job. He worked for a large accounting firm and found that they expected a 50-hour work...
Internal Drama Triangle: Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
Each of us has created an Internal Drama Triangle in our lives. It happens on an unconscious level to help us survive difficult...
The Internal Drama Triangle: Let's All Get On the Merry-Go-Round
The Drama Triangle is a model of dysfunctional interactions, created by Steven Karpman. It happens both with internal thoughts, and in...