You have probably run into the passive-aggressive coworker, friend, or family member – the person who manages to deal blows without physically hitting you. They leave you emotionally drained. Even if you recognize the behavior, their tactics can leave you frustrated. Recognizing passive aggressiveness in people and managing your interactions are the first steps [...]
There are many kinds of jobs out there. They add value in diverse ways, and they also require different skillsets to perform successfully. With most jobs, you receive training before you start or for a few months while you’re on probation. If things don’t work out, you can be let go and must move on [...]
Social conditioning has deeply ingrained specific perceptions of anger within societal norms. These norms often dictate how anger is expressed and perceived based on gender. Men’s anger, for example, is frequently portrayed and accepted as forceful, loud, and even explosive. These expressions are sometimes viewed as normal, or even expected, under masculine stereotypes. Men [...]
A whopping 12.78% of teens ages 12 to 17 years old report having used marijuana in the last 12 months, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. One in eight teens used a drug in the previous year. With drug use prevalent and rising, parents need to be aware of the signs [...]
The word “abandonment” might conjure up images of a child left on a doorstep overnight, or a person left behind after their partner fled unexpectedly. That feeling of isolation, fear, and vulnerability sticks with us when we perceive we have been rejected or abandoned. Unresolved abandonment trauma tends to affect all of the relationships [...]
Like many suspense-laden thrillers where we can see danger creeping toward the protagonist, we find ourselves talking back to the screen. We shout warnings, urging the characters to listen, run, turn around, or get back in the car. Suddenly, we remember. They can’t hear us. It’s fiction and, furthermore, it’s pre-recorded. Sometimes, when we [...]
People find themselves butting heads and having disagreements in a wide variety of contexts and for many different reasons. The workplace isn’t exempt from conflict, and it’s helpful to know why conflict occurs and how to approach it well. Why Conflict At Work Occurs Wherever there are two or more human beings, the potential [...]
Narcissism, although previously used mostly in a counseling setting, is a term more readily used by the public. Some people who don’t know the term or its definition use it to describe someone incredibly selfish. This may be partly true, but most span way beyond selfishness. Some of the symptoms of someone who is [...]
When we talk about consumerism, the one thing we have to understand is that it all starts in the mind, and ends in the mind. Do any of these major slogans ring a bell?“The Best A Man Can Get,” – Gillette“Open Happiness” – Coca-cola“Think Different” – Apple“Live in Levi’s” – Levis“Just Do It” – Nike“Because [...]
Grief is a challenging process everyone must go through before experiencing healing and moving forward in life. Grief can be intense, and you may not feel it until weeks, months, or years after the loss of a loved one. This is known as delayed grief and can interfere with your daily responsibilities and physical [...]
