This is one example of the power of allowing others to feel the real weight of their decisions when we are involved. We make our own boundaries….and let the other…
Did you know that sympathy is the enemy of empathy? What is empathy, exactly? In this animated YouTube short film, Brene Brown talks about how to help someone who is…
When Someone You Love Is Toxic If you have ever been in relationship with someone who is dysfunctional to the point of toxicity, most of us can relate. Whether that…
I once had a very sweet cat who, nevertheless, would often do things that made me wonder about his sanity. One rainy day he demonstrated this with great flair. The…
For those of us who are perfectionists, there is good news!! Having a working system may help you more in the long run than setting goals! In my experience, having…
One in five children in the U.S. are born with a genetic tendency toward addiction. We now estimate that every addict or alcoholic has approximately seven people who are in…
Delaware County’s 2012 statistics for alcohol and marijuana use are consistent with the national averages. Last year one out of four seniors surveyed in Delaware County reported binge drinking within…