Forgiveness is not about excusing a behaviour, ignoring the impact of someones words or actions, or about pretending that everything is fine.
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“I’m Sorry” 8 Steps to a Good Apology
When someone shows signs of being emotionally hurt or angry about your words or actions, or tells you that something you did or said hurt them, ask them what it was you said or did to hurt them and how that has impacted them.
Too Many Sticks & Carrots
The practice of behaviour modification has become so prevalent in our society, that we often don’t even notice when we’re using this system and can hardly imagine any other way of doing things.
Lonely? Let’s Move Closer
We’ve designed our lives to be isolated. We run around like crazy, just trying to make ends meet. It’s time to re-think our living situations
How to Start a Good Fight
If you want someone to change their behaviour or do something for you or stop doing something, you may need to ask them directly.
Mating in Captivity
Considering almost half of all marriages end in divorce (this does not include common law relationships) it's high time we re-think what we're doing.
Death Education for Children – Don’t wait for Grief
We need to learn to talk to our children about death as a part of their life education, not only as a response to a major loss.
TEENAGERS!!!
Having your child become a teenager, can be one of the most fearful times of a parent's life! Wondering what is normal, when to call 911 and when to just hug them... are often parr for the course
Are the Kids Okay? – Children & Mental Health
Listen closely and support your child’s emotions. There’s no wrong way to feel. Let them know that you are on their side.
“Dear Me…” or When Values Collide
Principles, rules, values, beliefs or vows are meant to guide us...Unfortunately, very few values work in practice every single time, for every single situation, without ever conflicting with any other values we hold.
It's Not Just You 