Assertiveness and Changing the World

Assertiveness So what does assertiveness have to do with changing the world? Everything as far as I am concerned. Being assertive means that you are making a conscious choice to continue to value yourself and someone else…even when you disagree with one another. Sometimes being assertive is easy. Other times it is very difficult. Changing … Read more

The Anatomy of Hope

I thought that I was going to write about fear this week. But instead I am writing about hope! Hope is noun and a verb…it is something we have and something we do. When we are hopeful we believe that something we desire can or will happen, therefore we have “hope.” Optimism Sometimes optimistic people … Read more

Who Has a Seat at Your Table?

Seek Counsel from Trusted Parties We all have people we consult with about important matters in our lives. Whether it is a personal or professional matter, it is wise to seek counsel from trusted parties. I think it is important to be conscious about who has a seat at your table. There may be some … Read more

The Perpetual Graduate Student

Should Your Supervisee Go Back to Graduate School? I have this conversation several times a month with either one of my supervisees or occasionally with a colleague who is independently licensed. The conversation typically starts with the statement “So, I’ve been thinking about going back to graduate school.” At first glance this seems like a great … Read more