Harassment – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Why ‘Weird’ is Such a Loaded Word

Aug 31, 2024

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The word ‘weird’ brings back so many negative growing up memories of feeling ‘less-than’ and ‘different’ and unaccepted by peers. I used to compare myself and feel so self-conscious. Until I discovered some self-acceptance.and self-respect.

When Apologies are Non-apologies

Sep 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Apologies are difficult so many of us make a non-apology – full of justifications, excuses and rationalizations for very unclassy, hurtful, denigrating, and often intentionally mean-for-meanness-sake behavior.

The Case of the Missing Apology

Aug 31, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Lately lots of political name-calling and finger-pointing and blaming and shaming. Folks taking things personally and retaliating by lashing out. But have you noticed apologies seem to be missing – along with stepping up and taking responsibility for often outrageous behavior.

The Supreme Court’s Decision to Impede Young Minds

Jun 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end race-conscious admissions is especially having an effect on me. Scary memories of intimidation by the Klan with the integration of the University of Alabama.

Bullying and Disrespect: the Supreme Court Hearings and on the Oscars Stage

Apr 1, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Public bullying behavior has been rampant lately –– Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings and on the Oscars stage from both Chris Rock and Will Smith. Personally, I have an overwhelming visceral response from my own early bullying experiences which made an indelible imprint on my life.

Predatory Behavior, Bullying, Screaming and Smashing – Oh My

Apr 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Accusations of imbalance and misuse of Power and Authority by producer Scott Rudin who bullied and berated staff by out-of-control acts and Phillip Roth’s biographer Blake Bailey whose ex-students are reporting sexually predatory behavior back in 8th grade.

Are Poor Personal Boundaries the Culprit for Sexual Misconduct?

Dec 31, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Poor personal boundaries and disrespect for private space is the culprit of sexual misconduct. and harassment.

Imbalance of Power and Authority Exists Everywhere

Oct 31, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Growing numbers of women and men are describing sexual misconduct and predatory behaviors: suggestive comments, bullying, sexual harassment, assault and abuse. This imbalance and misuse of power and authority is bigger than the casting couch – it permeates all industries and venues. Reliving the trauma involves fear, distrust and self-rejection.

A Big Dose of Public Shame and Humiliation

Jul 30, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The chaotic Trump White House is dishing out public shame, humiliation, insults and ridicule to anyone who cannot meet the President’s loyalty demands – and the President has been encouraging them to fight it out . . .

Having ‘Thin Skin’ – Brooding, Blaming, Fuming, Lashing Out

Feb 28, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Having thin skin can lead to taking things personally – brooding, blaming, fuming, lashing out. White House discord is bringing up painful memories of chaotic and divisive family interactions, rejection, insults, teasing, taunts, criticism, accusations and manipulation.

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