Self-Imposed Rules
I have always been someone who likes rules. Not all rules, of course. I certainly don’t like rules that don’t make sense to me or that seem unfair, and I…
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Self-Imposed Rules
Promoting What We Love Vs. Attacking What We Hate
“Promote what you love instead of attacking what you hate” I have found myself complaining…
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Promoting What We Love Vs. Attacking What We Hate
Mondays Are For Emotion Regulation
You gotta love Mondays…or not! In my mind, Mondays are the day for a fresh start. I assume I will start the day feeling refreshed from the weekend and ready to…
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Mondays Are For Emotion Regulation
Apologizing and Self-Respect: What’s the link?
When I was roughly 11, my grandmother lovingly teased me that she was going to hang a sign around my neck that read “I’m sorry.” She was hopeful that doing…
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Apologizing and Self-Respect: What’s the link?
The Result of a Misunderstood Question
What do you do when you write a blog post in answer to a question and then find out you misinterpreted the question?I don’t know what other bloggers do, but…
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The Result of a Misunderstood Question
Another thing that Teens Don’t Hear
One of the most common complaints I hear from my tween, teen and young adult clients is that their parents harp on what they do wrong and never recognize all…
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Another thing that Teens Don’t Hear
Do They Like Me?
On Wednesday afternoons I shuttle my son and two friends to their afternoon practice. It is a great opportunity to listen to what’s on their minds. In a recent ride,…
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Do They Like Me?
My Social Media Debate
I have taken the big leap and joined the world of social media. I realize I am a bit behind the eight ball on that one since I have literally…
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My Social Media Debate