Scores of major companies have made coaching a core part of executive development. My belief is that, under the right circumstances, one-on one interaction with this type of professional guidance of an objective third party, we can provide a focus that other forms of organizational support simply cannot provide. By working with these leaders in [...]
Although all behavior that causes tissues damage should be assessed for lethality, the intent of self-mutilating behavior is one of reaffirming life. So no, it is not a suicidal act and the person should not be treated as if they had attempted to end their life. Adolescents and adults who self-injure generally do not have [...]
Self-injurious behavior is no longer seen as novel or unusual behavior. When I asked a college student what she thought about such behavior, she replied that she thought it was stupid, but it certainly was common. People are inundated with this behavior. Real World San Diego had a “cutter” on its show. Several popular television [...]
My alarm clock is going off, the kids aren’t ready for school, traffic is gridlock, my annoying boss never takes a day off, and bills continue to come in the mail. Sure you have had a day like this but do most of your days feel like this?Stress occurs naturally for everyone. It is not [...]
Seung-Hui Cho was bullied by fellow high school students who mocked his shyness and the strange way he talked, according to classmates. He probably heard “Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!” over and over again. “Sorry” a word forced under pressure in schools across the country. “Sorry” is what students like Cho receive over and over again, and [...]
“I shouldn’t have to say anything! If you love me you should spend more time getting to know me and you should know how I feel.” Sound familiar? Often a woman believes that if a man loves her, he should intuitively understand what she is thinking or feeling. This may come as a shock to [...]
