Blogs
In Crowded Spaces, Are You a Spreader or a Squeezer?
At a recent concert, I watched people either make room for others or subtly claim more space. This small moment says a lot about how we help, when we help, and who we are.
Finding Meaning in the Mess: A Hero's Narrative
I interviewed famed pitcher Doc Gooden and learned that he struggled with his traumas much more than throwing his curve.
Raising Resilient Families Through Challenging Times
Divorce is disruptive for the entire family system. But it can be temporary if you engage in these practices to shield and protect everyone.
How We Approach Our Cognitive Dissonance Has an Impact on Us
A Personal Perspective: In the aftermath of tragedy, I experienced a profound moment of cognitive dissonance, shaking both my body and belief system.
Understanding Individual vs. Workplace Resilience
"Fix them, not me": by focusing only on employee resilience, we are failing to consider the culture of the workplace. Redefine resiliency so that success can be reimagined.
Restorative Justice as a Trauma-Informed Approach
America needs an alternative approach to end the cycle of crime.
Embracing Your Limits to Become Limitless
Are you avoiding your limits out of fear? By having the courage to embrace your limits, you grow. Two recent compelling documentaries share this message of hope for the new year.
A New Framework for Mental Health in the Workplace
Do you feel that your workplace should be doing more for your wellness? You are not alone. The U.S. surgeon general recently recommended that employers prioritize wellness.
Raising Resilient Communities Through Restorative Practices
There has been much discussion about individual resilience. However, there are important factors that help promote community resilience.
The 7 Rules of Being Human in the Workplace
Do you find it impossible to sever your work self and personal self? It's called being human and you are not alone. These rules can help.
Why the Legal System Needs to Prioritize Attorney Wellbeing
How has the American legal system turned so deadly for those who practice in it? Occupational mental hazards within the practice of law undermine resilience. What can be done?
Resiliency Is a Philosophy: A Life Span Approach
Why doesn't my spell checker recognize the word resiliency? There appears to be a lack of understanding between the two words. A deeper dive is required.
How Personal Narrative Can Inspire Us
A Personal Perspective: The real magic of inspiration is when science merges with the personal narrative.
Eric Adams Believes Emotional Intelligence Is Required
Mayor Elect of NYC Eric Adams cited emotional intelligence as being of primary importance in choosing leaders within his administration. Is it really that important for the job?
A Battle of Two Resiliences
How can a brainless infectious agent pose a threat to our species? To address this question, we need to explore what makes us resilient.
Teachers Are Hurting and a New Approach Is Needed
Teachers' resiliency was tested during the pandemic. Many are in need of supportive services, which are lacking in their school districts.
We Have to Recreate to Re-Create Workspaces
As people are called out of the sunshine and into the fluorescent light bulbs, there is a growing resistance to going back to work. How can we offer them an opportunity to flourish in the natural world?
Mental Health Awareness Is Not a Week, It's a Way of Life
People don't appear to be in a rush to return to their jobs, despite unemployment benefits coming to an end. A recent APA study might explain why.
Carpe Discordia: Seize the Conflict
Do you avoid conflict? You are not alone. We are wired to think concretely and seek out those who support our beliefs. This leads to avoidance of a conflict or an escalation of it.
"Keep Your Personal Problems Out of the Office"
Are you having difficulty leaving your problems at home when you leave for work? You are not alone. Once we all acknowledge this, new possibilities can arise.
Wellness Is an Effort
Wellness does not come naturally; worry does. Embracing our worry-prone selves is the first step toward developing resilience.
To Ask or Not to Ask? That Is the Question
Why has asking an employee whether or not they have been vaccinated caused such a visceral response? The answer to this questions has legal and psychological implications.
Returning to a Psychologically Safe Place
Coming out of hibernation.