Tag Archives: emotional development

How to Express the Unspoken

Posted on December 29, 2021 by msw blog

Hugs, kisses, praise don’t come easily to us. Our family practices a stoic, unspoken love. So how do three daughters tell a dying mother how much we adore her? She was turning 92. A Google search revealed that Jackie Kennedy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged 1929, acknowledgment, birthday, children, communication, conversation, dying, emotional development, encouragement, family, finances, gifting, gifts, goals, gratitude, healing, hope, Indu Balachandran, motherhood, parenting, self reflection, thank you | 2 Comments

Self Knowledge

Posted on December 18, 2021 by msw blog

I think we are well-advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise they turn up unannounced and surprise us, come hammering on the mind’s door at … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged betrayals, character, emotional development, forgetfulness, inspiration, Joan Didion, kindness, life, memories, mindfulness, mood, opportunity, Patience, Self Knowledge, self reflection, self-awareness, solitude, strength, whispers | Leave a comment

Emotional Resilience

Posted on October 23, 2021 by msw blog

Soon after starting his practice in in 2010, Mastin Kipp, creator of Functional Life Coaching, noticed a pattern of behavior in his clients. “they would set goals- try a meal plan, quit their job- but not follow through,” he says. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged bad experiences, emotional development, Emotional Resilience, emotions, fight or- flight, follow through, frontal lobe, generational curse, goals, Mastin Kipp, mental health and wellness, therapy, trauma | 2 Comments

Just Communication

Posted on October 14, 2021 by msw blog

A few years ago, my girlfriend’s friend told her that I was hitting on her. My girlfriend asked her what I did to make her feel that way, she said, “He asked me questions, and when I answered them he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged active listening, assumptions, communication, conversation, courage, disconnect, emotional development, emotions, faith, humor, kindness, mindfulness, power, questions, realationship, realationships, small talk, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Depth of Misery

Posted on October 12, 2021 by msw blog

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? For me, it would be inaction in the face of injustice of any kind, knowing I could have done something. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged activism, community, emotional development, healing, leaders, misery, opportunities, oppression, parenting tools, people of color, perspective, power, problem-solvers, Protesters, racisim, stand up, strength, systems, vulnerability | 3 Comments

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