Author: Elayne Savage, PhD
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Waiting and Waiting to Hear: “Thank You for Your Good Work!”
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Early rejection experiences of feeling unappreciated, invisible or unrecognized can flare up in the workplace. Recognizing these early messages can help you navigate through the pain of yet another perceived rejection.
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I Didn’t Know the Gun Was Loaded . . .
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I used to play with Daddy’s gun when I was a child. Now I cringe whenever i hear about a child shooting or killing another child or their parent or themselves. Freaks me out to realizeI could have been that child. Another unintended shooting – on the set of ‘Rust’ when the cinematographer and director…
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Congressional Communication Breakdowns Replicate Troubled Couples
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The squabbling and dramatic goings-on in Congress lead to miscommunications lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, taking things personally, anger and resentment.
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Inhale. Exhale.
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In times of stress and overwhelm, think: Inhale, Exhale. The Head of School of Seattle Girls’ School portrays classroom challenges as a microcosm for the world and for our planet.
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Feeling Left Behind
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The arrival in the US of the recent Afghan interpreter evacuees has a profound effect on me both for keeping a promise and thinking about those left behind – also for my own personal experiences with feeling ‘left behind.’
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Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets, Too
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The news is full of stories of Loyalty, Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets. Look under these accusations to find High Suspicion, Fear, Psychological Projection, and Taking things personally.