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People are suffering. Social and personal complexities have amplified anxiety and depression, pushing people to their limits. How can we help a hurting person? Beyond basic survival, people need a...
View ArticleWhat Are Protective Factors in Psychology? 36 Examples
Through adversity, we acquire skills, abilities, and attributes that enable us to not just survive, but ultimately, thrive. French psychiatrist Pierre Janet said: “Every life is a piece of art, put...
View ArticleWorkplace Bullying: 24 Examples & Ideas to Support Adults
Few, if any, reasonable adults expect to be bullied after school, but that’s exactly what is happening in the workplace. According to Dr. Gary Namie (2021), workplace bullying is the only form of abuse...
View Article14 Conflict Resolution Strategies for the Workplace
Life is full of lessons, an ongoing masterclass in the human condition. One lesson common to humanity is how to negotiate conflict skillfully. In a keynote speech to graduate students in conflict...
View ArticleHow to Foster Positive Communication: 9 Effective Techniques
Can you recall a really good conversation you’ve had? What was memorable about it? Was it the topic, the words, or just a feeling it left you with? Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said,...
View ArticleConflict Resolution Training: 18 Best Courses and Master’s Degrees
All humans have some things in common. We all need air to breathe and water to stay alive. We are all social beings, and if we have the capacity to interact with others purposefully, we all experience...
View ArticleTraining in Lifestyle Coaching: 8 Best Certifications and Courses
What makes the Wizard of Oz storyline so compelling? Maybe it’s that we relate to Dorothy’s struggle and her feelings of being stuck, lost, and unsure of her next steps. After being dropped in the land...
View ArticleHealthy Coping Mechanisms: 9 Adaptive Strategies to Try
Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strength and courage? Coping with life’s challenges is what epic history is made...
View ArticleUnderstanding Mental Health Stigma: 17 Ways to Reduce It
Have you ever been scarred by a damaging label? If so, you know the discomfort, shame, and dehumanization that occurs. Labeling others separates people based on actual or perceived differences. The...
View ArticlePsychology of Procrastination: 10 Worksheets & Games (PDF)
Procrastination is an interesting concept in our culture. Perceptions of procrastination range from being the topic of jokes to being associated with mental illness (Svartdal, Granmo, & Farevaag,...
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