Category Archives: Reading

Therapeutic Words

If there’s a specific behavior you want to change, a cognitive behavior therapist might be helpful; if your interested in self-reflection, interpersonal or psychodynamic approaches might work best. If relationship issues are key, couples or family therapy may be indicated. … Continue reading

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The Party’s Over

How do I subtly tell guest that the party’s over and it’s time to leave?   Before the party: include an end time on the invitation (for example, “Dinner and dessert from 7p.m. to 10p.m”) This goes for text messages … Continue reading

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Standing Up

What’s stopping you for standing up …I don’t have enough time to do anything meaningful. That’s probably not true. Tell me the amount of time you have, and I’ll tell you what you can do to make a difference. 30 … Continue reading

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Real Life Rants

I love the rave section in my paper. It’s the first section I read, but sometimes a rant isn’t a bad thing. We need to stomp our feet, form our hands into fists, and scream. So, let’s rant, but me first. … Continue reading

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Struggle for Professional Identity

 I have been hired as a software-engineer team leader for a group, most of them older White men. I expect challenges to my authority because of my youth, race and gender. Can you recommend strategies to help me take charge … Continue reading

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