Connecting with Others: It’s Not About You!
This is written by Michael Oliver. It coincides with my professional and personal experiences. I have been on both the receiving and giving end of effective and non-effective communication connections […]
Risk Pain, Gain Growth!
The transition from the Child Self to the Adult Self requires discipline no matter your age… The good news is that discipline eventually turns into habits that produce a life […]
You can be Right or You can be Loved! (J. Gottman) Your Choice! (M.Heiden)
Personally, I think being “right” is overrated. I mean what is “right’ anyway? “Right” is a concept. “Right” is where your perception lies. Depending on where you stand that perspective […]
Surround Yourself with Those that Love You not Need You
Any time we make a change in our lives, others in our human herd will either encourage us, or discourage us in making progress in our personal growth and life […]
Do You Verbally Abuse Yourself? Others?
“The old saying about sticks and stones was wrong. Names will forever hurt you,” says Natalie Sachs-Ericsson a Psychologist and Researcher. We often consider this verbal abuse if it is […]
Benefits of Equine Collaborated Coaching
What are the benefits of equine collaborated coaching? Besides being in the arena with truly awe inspiring animals? First, you learn exactly who you are when you are in an […]
Managing Emotional Flooding: How to Quickly Self-Soothe
Here are 5 quick steps to self soothing. When you feel flooded during a conversation or argument take a break. Follow these five steps.* Here are five steps to soothe […]
Flooding or Stonewalling: Interrupting the Quest for Intimacy
Stonewalling or flooding* is defined by withdrawing from the relationship as a way to avoid conflict. It is a way to self protect and prevents you from being able to […]
Reduce Anxiety Anywhere Anytime
“Anxiety is the rust of life, destroying its brightness and weakening its power.” (Unknown) You can reduce your anxiety anywhere at anytime through this simple method of breathing. The reason […]