Category: Rejection
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After Banning Abortion: What Happens to Children and Families?
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A flurry of bills to ban abortion but no one talks about what will happen to these ‘saved’ unwanted infants. What if some parents are unable or unwilling to provide a safe, secure, loving, protected environment. As a long-time Child Protective Services social worker, I have stories to tell about how unplanned for, unwanted children…
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Coaching Joe Biden on Saying “I’m Sorry” – The Art of Apologizing 101
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Folks struggle to apologize in a way that the other person craves to hear it. #JoeBiden has been trying to figure all of this out. Learn how to turn a non-apology into taking responsibility for words, actions (or non-actions) that have been hurtful. http://bit.ly/2DGrci5
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What If the Royals Were Your In-laws – Don’t Let Quirky Family Traditions Intimidate You
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The stress of the holidays is complicated by family rules and ‘ways’ and style differences that have been passed down through the generations. Gift-giving can be especially troublesome.
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Are You ‘Filling in the Blanks?’ Assuming the Worst? Feeling Rejected?
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We are so quick to ‘fill in the blanks’ and assume meaning of someone’s words or actions. This leads to feeling judged and rejected , taking things personally and to serious misunderstandings in personal and workplace communications. Quick and easy tips for clarifying someone’s meaning and intent.
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Are Poor Personal Boundaries the Culprit for Sexual Misconduct?
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Poor personal boundaries and disrespect for private space is the culprit of sexual misconduct. and harassment.
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Are Your Holiday Gatherings Theatre of the Absurd?
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Thanksgiving and Holiday get-togethers can be stressful and combative when relatives argue. Tips for navigating family gatherings.
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Will Name-calling and Lashing Out Start a War?
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Donald J. Trump and Kim Jong Un are behaving like two toddlers in a sandbox flinging sand in each other’s faces. Insults contributed to the start of WW I. Will it happen again?