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Why Do You Blame?
Take a moment to think about who you blame for your feelings of hurt, anger, resentment, aloneness, emptiness, loneliness, helplessness, inadequacy, shame, depression, anxiety, fear, and so on. What is really going on inside when you blame someone el... Parenting: What Praise Helps and What Praise Harms?
"…telling children they're smart…made them feel dumber and act dumber."--Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., p.74 In her extraordinary book, Mindset, Dr. Carol S. Dweck presents research that, hopefully, will change the course of parenting and educati... Moving Beyond Negative Emotions
"Sooner or later, all of us must see that negative feelings toward another person is like tossing dust at him while the wind blows against us. It all comes back." --Vernon Howard, Psycho-PictographyNegative emotions, such as anger, blame, resentment,... Verbal Abuse, Emotional Abuse - Overt and Covert
Our society is filled with verbal and emotional abuse, from radio and TV commentators and presidential candidates, to parents, educators, employers and managers. As Patricia Evans states in "The Verbally Abusive Relationship", the old adage, "Sticks ... Connecting With Loved Ones
As social beings, our desire for connection is a deep and powerful force within us. Babies who do not experience connection with a caregiver do not thrive or may even die. Deep connection with another is one of the greatest joys in life.Yet for many ... 7 Rules for Saving Your Marriage
Is your marriage in trouble?The first question you need to ask yourself is: "Do I want to save this marriage or do I want to leave it?" If the answer is that you want to save it, then this article is for you.Following are 7 rules or choices that you ... Relationships: Empathy vs. Responsibility for Feelings
William grew up with a mother who was depressed much of her life. As the oldest of three children with a father who was not around much, William took on a lot of responsibility for his mother's wellbeing. He grew up as a kind and caring man, believin... Caring: For Outcomes or for Joy
Many people have the ability to truly care and receive joy when caring from the heart. Yet even very caring people sometimes find themselves using caring as a form of control. Take a moment right now to think about a situation today in which you were... Relationships: Letting Go of Problem Solving
"We never seem to be able to solve any problems," Kaylee told me in a phone session. "Every time we sit down to solve a problem, we end up fighting. It doesn't really matter what it is about - it always ends up the same. Is this normal? Aren't couple... Do You Feel Free?
"…no one ever pushes you toward freedom. You need to take that for yourself."--Joan Erickson, wife of psychologist Erik Erickson, quoted in Joan Anderson's book, A Walk on the Beach.Do you believe that someone has to give you your freedom? Do you bel...
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