I know this is hard to believe, but the first class I ever had about cultural awareness was one that I taught. In my graduation programs in the 1980s, there was not a single class that involved understanding our clients' different backgrounds. The best thing we did back then was a short paragraph at the end of each textbook chapter…
"The most painful thing is getting lost, loving someone too much and forgetting that you are special too." ~ Ernest Hemingway When I was in my early twenties, I had a relationship with a man who had emotionally and mentally abused me for many months. It turned out that I was his first serious relationship, and this had often overwhelmed…
What are the characteristics of the best leader you have ever worked for? Was it your ability to inspire hope and enthusiasm? Could it have been his talent to build trust in others? Perhaps it was her ability to ensure a sense of belonging to the team. Which of these characteristics do you embody today? Which of these properties do…
The way is the goal. The process is more important than the result. Life is a journey, not a goal. There are three very common ones, some say cheesy and cliché sayings that you may hear when it comes to taking action to achieve your goals. Some of you are probably already rolling your eyes, and I did when I…
"Love yourself first and everything else is in harmony." ~ Lucille Ball If you asked me ten years ago what self-love means, I would probably have said something general like "be happy". But self-love goes much deeper than that; It's about accepting the earlier versions of yourself and your current challenges and appreciating yourself how far you've come. While we…
"I just went for a walk and finally decided to stay outside until sunset because I thought going out was really going in." ~ John Muir Somewhere, hidden in my collection of childhood memories, I remember this little card game with random, uplifting activities. I do not remember how they went my way and I do not remember that they…
Jude Austin, assistant professor and clinical coordinator in the professional advisory program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas, began his internship like many clinicians – with the ambitious goal of saving lives and strengthening customers. When he saw a client who was in an abusive relationship, he tried to do just that and assured her that she was…
This accredited course is designed to help you improve walking ability in neurological rehabilitation. Neurological conditions can be extensive and include several limbs with different degrees of severity. A person's disability is not the same. Therefore, it can be difficult to rehabilitate injuries and disabilities. If you take into account the complexity of the central and peripheral nervous system, it…
Hello friends! Knowing that many of you love mindfulness and meditation and are creating a more peaceful world, I am pleased to announce that Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach are accepting applications for their next two-year certificate for mindfulness meditation teacher program. Although it's primarily an online learning experience, meaning you can participate from anywhere in the world, you have…
"Love is the ability and willingness to allow those you care to be what they choose for themselves without insisting that they please you." ~ Wayne Dyer When I married my ex, he had the potential to be a fantastic husband. To be honest with you, that's why I married him – I thought he could be anything I wanted…