Elayne Savage, PhD – Page 12 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Comb-overs, Make-overs and Do-overs

Jun 30, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Some speculations about Comb-overs, Make-overs and Do-overs related to Brexit and the 2016 presidential campaign.

From Self-reject to Self-respect

May 29, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Personal attacks, ridiculing, taunting and blaming are flying through the air in this election cycle. For many it brings back memories of our early experiences and triggers own self-doubt and self-rejecting messages.

The Two Faces of Dennis Hastert: “Serial Child Molester and Speaker of the House”

Apr 30, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Judge Durkin notes, “Nothing is more stunning than having ‘serial child molester’ and ‘Speaker of the House’ in the same sentence.” Through the poignant descriptions by the wrestlers Dennis Hastert sexually molested, we understand the long-term imprint of abuse.

Baiting and Bashing ‘Yo Mama’ Style –– The 2016 Campaign

Mar 29, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The 2016 presidential campaign has disintegrated into ‘Yo Mama’ types of personal attacks with spouse-bashing and bullying.

A Life-Changing Phone Call to Harper Lee

Feb 25, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

On a dare I once phoned Harper Lee in Monroeville, Alabama. This call changed my life – bringing new-found courage and self-acceptance. I learned about perseverance and resilience, too.

Play Nice or I’m Gonna Take My Marbles and Go Home

Jan 30, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Donald Trump is a master of deflecting questions – avoiding discussing his policies and plans. Instead he uses humor, provocative comments and finger-pointing.

The Holiday Recovery Editon

Dec 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

In this Holiday Recovery Edition, Dr. Elayne Savage offers creative tips for surviving the after-the-holidays-letdown from disappointment of gift-giving and family get-togethers.

Thanksgiving Tips – Handling Your Asinine Uncle (and Other Turkeys)

Nov 21, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thanksgiving get-togethers can be combative when relatives argue polarized points of view based on how politicians and presidential candidates are responding to terrorist attacks.

Don’t Be Telling Me What I Need to Do!

Oct 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Being told I “need to” or “have to” or “should” do something infringes on my personal space and incites adolescent rebellion. And yet, we hear and read these words every day.

Donald Trump Leads the Way in Disrespecting Personal Boundaries

Sep 16, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

This 2016 Presidential Primary campaign has become a free-for-all for showing disrespect by crossing personal boundaries. And Donald Trump is leading the pack in displaying out-of-bounds behavior.

Author: Elayne Savage, PhD