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Grief: Finding the GLOW
If you follow this blog, you’ve likely read about finding the GLOW® (gifts, lessons, opportunities and wisdom) in our challenging life situations. Recently, a reader

Trauma & Choice Theory
Because Dr. Glasser taught that focusing on the past is futile, some people might think that discussing trauma as a Choice Theory practitioner is discouraged.

Celebrating Authors and Writing
November is all about writing. Throughout the month, people celebrate and participate in Family Stories Month, Memoir Writing Month, and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

Tolerance: Who Wants to Be Tolerated?
In an effort to increase tolerance by helping people and cultures develop mutual understanding, the United Nations has deemed November 16 the International Day for

Conflict Resolution Begins with Mindset
October 21, is Conflict Resolution Day so I want to provide a model for resolving conflict while maintaining the relationship, because relationships are important. When

Train Your Brain for Positivity
Train Your Brain for Positivity I have been in the helping professions officially since 1982, but I really started in 5th grade. I knew I

Work/Life Balance: A New Model
With September being designated as “Self-Improvement Month,” I wanted to write about a new model for work/life balance. Forget about trying to achieve some magical

Addiction & Recovery: A Compassionate Perspective
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration defines September as National Recovery Month, a national observance held every September to promote and support

Truancy Prevention
August is National Truancy Prevention Month. The definition of truancy is missing more than 15 days of school with unexcused absences, meaning the reason they