Category: Rejection
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After Banning Abortion: What Happens to Children and Families?
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?