I've found that when supporting others it can be helpful to simply normalize that it's ok to feel two things at once. Usually, one of the two is more "taboo". "Of course you are feeling disappointed by your friend's actions. Being disappointed doesn't mean you are not appreciative of the positive aspects of your friendship." "Of course you

Work Life has chosen the theme “Wholehearted Living” for Employee Health and Fitness month.   In her book, “The Gifts of Imperfection”, Brene Brown sets down 10 guideposts for Wholehearted Living.   They are all relevant and timely for me, but ultimately I decided to choose one to focus on during the

Magical thinking is a typical behavior in which a child believes their thoughts and actions can control outcomes. Take the example of when a pet dies and the young child has to reason with the new concept of loss. The child perceives this loss as something they could have controlled or something they can potentially fix. Examples: