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"You Don’t Listen…” Dec 08, 2024

You don’t listen.” Ouch. Hearing this can sting. If these words sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced this moment, and while it can feel uncomfortable, it’s an opportunity to reflect and...

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Mindfulness as a Tool for Pain and Chronic Illness Dec 01, 2024

Guest Blog by Deborah Bircham of Live Well With Chronic Illness

(DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP)   https://livewellwithchronicillness.co.uk/ 

When I first became sick with Lyme Disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in...

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Holiday Communication: How Listening Can Transform Your Thanksgiving Gatherings Nov 24, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s a holiday centered around connection, yet for many, the conversations that happen at the table can sometimes feel superficial or,...

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Give the Gift of Being Heard: Holiday Listening Appointments Nov 20, 2024

Give the Gift of Being Heard: Holiday Listening Appointments for Connection and Renewal

The holidays bring reflection, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for those who have been by our side. For many, it’s also a time to pause, regroup,...

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Difficult Conversations: How to Listen, Speak, and Connect Nov 17, 2024

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of life, whether they arise with a partner, friend, colleague, or family member. These conversations can feel daunting, but they also hold the potential to deepen understanding and strengthen...

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Unity in Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Nov 10, 2024

I was about 10 when an adult in my world made a racist joke. Softly, I looked at them and asked with sincerity, “Do you really believe that Black people are all that different from you?” It brought them up short, and they shook their...

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Winning with Integrity: How Collaboration and Respect Lead to Meaningful Success Nov 03, 2024

I was in graduate school taking a course on creativity when one day, our professor had us play musical chairs. It came down to the last two people. The music stopped, and as one student went to sit down, the other moved the chair, causing them to...

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Acceptance Oct 27, 2024

We've all been there—dealing with someone who just seems to rub us the wrong way. It could be a colleague, a family member, or even a stranger who crossed your path at the wrong moment. It’s human nature to feel frustration or even...

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Learning from Failure: How to Embrace Setbacks and Keep Moving Forward Oct 20, 2024

Failure is often seen as something to be avoided at all costs, a word loaded with negative connotations. When we even hear the word, we feel uncomfortable. Many of us are conditioned to believe that failure is a sign of inadequacy, but what if we...

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Doing Hard Things Oct 13, 2024

We all encounter hard things in life, whether it’s a difficult project at work, navigating relationships, or simply pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. Doing hard things often feels uncomfortable and even impossible at times, but...

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Listening Through Messes and Misses: Navigating Mistakes in Family Life Oct 06, 2024

What do you do when mistakes happen? Because they will.

Every adult knows that no matter how well things are planned, something is bound to go wrong eventually. It could be a missed school project, a forgotten appointment, or an overlooked chore....

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The Power of Emotional Release: Why Smashing Clay Pots Isn’t Enough Sep 29, 2024

“Let’s all smash clay pots together in our minds. Picture this: we’re on a large, open slab of concrete in a calm, scenic place. Surrounding us are hundreds of clay pots, and we’re all allowed to smash as many as we want....

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Bullying Sep 22, 2024

Bullying is rampant in American culture today. It’s a problem that stretches far beyond schoolyards and playgrounds. While we often think of bullying as something that only happens to children, the reality is much more complex. In fact,...

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Creativity Sep 15, 2024

When you think of a creative person, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision an artist painting a masterpiece, a musician composing a symphony, or a writer crafting a novel. These are, of course, quintessential examples of creativity. But what if...

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Boundaries Sep 08, 2024

Just as a snow fence helps channel snow to where it will do the best good and least harm, so do boundaries help us in our daily personal and professional lives. Boundaries are more than just barriers; they are a form of self-care. They help us...

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Calm Sep 01, 2024

Horns honk, crowds bustle, kids shout—life is noisy and fast-paced, and it can be overwhelming. Every day, news articles point out the harm of that stress. But as someone living in this world, what can you do about it?

Finding Calm with...

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Retirement Aug 25, 2024

“I want to hit the trifecta.  Time, money and the health to enjoy it,” a friend said to me.  While the trifecta may be out of reach, there’s much good to be found in retirement.  This blog post will reflect on the...

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On Their Own Aug 18, 2024

The time has come.  The ones you’ve nurtured to adulthood are about to be on their own.  

Encouraging Independence: Letting Them Find Their Way on Their Own

When our children grow up and move out, they will be confronted with...

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Stress and Learning Aug 11, 2024

If they haven’t yet, schools will be starting up soon. And parents everywhere want their children to be able to learn their best. This article will focus on one aspect that you can take to help your student in all subjects, regardless of...

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Coping with Mean People & Mean Behaviors in Your Life Aug 04, 2024

Yesterday, I started to have mean words come out of my mouth, and I stopped myself.  The people in the room said, “Say it.”  Which took me back.  I knew they were being honest asking for my truth.  I reiterated...

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Scaffolding for Teens: Let Them Learn Jul 28, 2024

What is Scaffolding for Teens

I once heard psychologist Aimee Yermish use this example from The Princess Bride to explain scaffolding in a presentation.  She was using the idea of teaching young people to make telephone calls.  

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Communication Jul 21, 2024

It was fun to play with two tin cans and a string to communicate with our friends when we were young.  Even though we could usually hear them without the cans.  As adults, however, communication can be more...

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"I Feel Like Running Away" Jul 14, 2024

This is a feeling that doesn’t just happen when you’re a kid.  In fact, it’s so common that Time magazine wrote about it in 2016, and in recent days it’s a common theme it’s popped up again in social media. ...

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Found Family Jul 07, 2024

“I need to go to the hospital.”

“I’ll be there in 45 minutes.” Which meant she was walking out the door as she was talking. I was having complications in my second pregnancy. She came to get my older daughter, so that...

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