In a college class on addiction I learned about the “gas/brake” metaphor for how our bodies respond to substances (think stimulant- puts on the gas / depressant – puts on the brake). Our bodies want to maintain homeostasis. If a substance causes one response (gas), then our body will cause

Chances are that sometime in your life you have been hurt by gossip.  We probably all agree that gossip is wrong.  It spreads negativity in our workplaces and social groups.  It is designed to make someone else look bad and to isolate them from the group.  It encourages people to

As you may know, Work/Life is holding a relationship series this month, so I thought it would be a good idea to spend some time discussing the notion of balancing your caregiving relationship with your relationship with your spouse/significant other.  Even the most steadfast of relationships can be tested by