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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
Serendipity
August 18 is National Serendipity Day. Serendipity is defined as the occurrence and development of any events by happenstance in a pleasant or useful way.
Romance
Apparently, August is a month all about romance. This week, August 8 to 14, is National Resurrect Romance Week; the entire month of August is
Family Fun in August
August is National Family Fun Month. It acts as a great reminder to enjoy some time with your kiddos before they return to school.