Monthly Archive: February 2012

Feb 28

Toons-day: Social Media

Confidentiality and Privacey

Today I want to say, “THANK YOU!” You have allowed me to connect with you through the use of social media and have conversations about some light hearted topics as well as some serious topics too. I appreciate your loyalty. It is because of you my community circle is bigger and more diverse. My wish is to respect your …

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Feb 25

3 People I Admire: Who do You Admire?

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This question, “Who do you admire,” came up at a fundraising dinner I attended last week. The question got me thinking about all the wonderful people who have made a difference in my life. There are many who have helped me along the way. My heart is full of gratitude towards those who extended their love and support …

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Feb 14

5 Quotes and Hug

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“Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” Princess Diana Princess Diana “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.”  Mother Teresa of Calcutta “People won’t remember what you said. But, people will remember how you made them feel.” …

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Feb 12

4 Important Questions to Ask About The Dark Side of Happiness

Dark Side of Happiness

Yale psychologist June Gruber asked herself if it was possible to be too happy: Can happiness have a darkside for people not diagnosed with mental disorders? Gruber says, “Making the quest for happiness as a goal in your life may backfire.” Too much happiness has been associated with bi-polar disorder and mania. You can read …

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Feb 05

Acceptance and Commitment Training and Therapy

Danile Kahneman at Podium

I am busy this next week preparing for a workshop to train therapists and coaches on how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am excited and nervous at the same time.  Since my attention is focused on ACT,  I’ll share with you some information about it.  Most of my posts fall under the …

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Feb 03

Who Am I?

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A short time ago I had a client ask me, “Who are you?” Then, a few weeks later a different person wrote to me, “Can you tell me who are you? I’d like to know more about you.” I believe it is human nature to wonder about other people, especially a person we trust to …

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