Author: Elayne Savage, PhD
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When Showoffmanship Becomes Self-Sabotage
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Revealing examples of self-sabotaging behavior came out of Mitt Romney’s trip to Great Britain, Israel and Poland. Could there be some ambivalence about running for President?
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“Am I Not Good Enough?”
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When Ann Curry asked, “Am I not good enough? before her sudden departure from the “Today” show, ” it brought up feelings about rejection, criticism, betrayal and taking things personally.
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Breaches of Trust, Betrayals and Looking the Other Way – Part 2
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An emotional response to the Jerry Sandusky verdict – 45 of 48 counts of child abuse. Will Penn State continue Looking the Other Way?”
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Rage and Riots and Rodney King – 20 Years Later
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Twenty years ago rage, riots and fires broke out in South Central LA after four policemen were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King. Here are some explanations of the rage that led to the riots, and Twenty years ago rage, riots and fires broke out in South Central LA after the charges against four…
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Hope and Fear and Hunger Games
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Watching the Hunger Games movie lets us recognize how our hopes and fears are connected to expectations, disappointment, loss and rejection.
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Communication Breakdowns? Getting Back on Track
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Isn’t it amazing how easily relationships can get off track when we misunderstand someone’s words or intent and take it personally? Here’s how to get your communication back on track when it gets derailed.
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Valentine’s Day – Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em
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What is it about Valentine’s Day that leads to relationship breakups? Could it be ‘the last straw’ in a series of disappointments dating back to Thanksgiving?
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Beating Holiday Stress: Avoiding Disappointments
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Holiday Stress seems bigger than ever this year. Here are some great tips to beat disappointment and keep expectations under control.