It's almost time again – the beginning of a new year in which many of us are thinking about how we can become happier, healthier and more fulfilled. Although I personally think that we can bring about positive changes in every season, I have always appreciated the feeling of the possibility that January brings. And I often try to start…
"Hope is the feeling that the feeling you have is not permanent." ~ Jean Kerr Here's what nobody tells you about dating – it sucks. The uncertainty, the inconsistency, the stress. Dating has always been easy for me. At least I thought. The more I think back, the more I see that I accepted things that I shouldn't have in…
Holidays can be a lot of fun, but let's face it, they can be stressful at times, especially if you spend them with the family. Surrounded by several generations of people, many with different perspectives and beliefs, it is easy to feel triggered or annoyed. Then there are the challenges associated with going home, be it visiting a physical location…
“The cry that we hear deep in our hearts comes from the wounded child in us. Healing the pain of this inner child is the key to transforming anger, sadness and fear. "~ Thich Nhat Hanh We all have an injured inner child. My injured child was recently injured because my sister had not called or texted me for several…
Udonis Haslem was recently interviewed about the culture of the organization. It is one thing that a coach transmits the message and does the things that coaches do. However, it is different to have someone in the locker room who is a living and vivid example of the culture you want to pass on to the guys you want to…
Licensed Professional Consultant (LPC) Ruth Drew is responsible for the Alzheimer's Association's 24-hour hotline, which provides support for those facing the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer's, including families and caregivers. The fact that the hotline receives more than 300,000 calls each year points to the heartbreaking problems associated with diagnosing dementia, not just for individuals but for the person's entire…
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Richard Yep, Managing Director of ACA The term Y2K reminds some of us of an event long ago that gave rise to great concern, fear, and perhaps hysteria. As we prepared for the new millennium in 2000, there were warnings that the data in our computers would be significantly damaged (or worse), that electrical systems could be shut down, and…
I was a lecturer at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia for almost 10 years. The best of the best from all areas of forensics has been bundled in the behavioral science department Deep Underground on Sublevel 2. I learned a lot from my colleagues in those years, but the most memorable thing I heard during my stay was…
"Think of the world … you carry within yourself and place it above everything you notice about yourself. Your innermost happenings are worth all your love, you have to work on that somehow and not lose too much time and courage to explain your attitude towards people. “~ Rainer Maria Rilke My In the twenties I learned a lot of…