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The first step toward creating real change is getting honest about our starting place. This video describes how racism in the US inspired one of history’s most dangerous political figures and challenges viewers (and by “viewers” I’m thinking particularly of my fellow white people) to get honest about where we’ve been and what it […]
Health is multifaceted, including physical, emotional, social, financial/economic dimensions. One of the least mentioned dimensions of health and one that may be of singular importance is spiritual health. Spiritually healthy people feel connected to something positive that’s greater than themselves. They experience a sense of purpose that contributes something helpful to the world, feelings of […]
Source: HAYS While mental health was once a taboo topic in the workplace, many high-profile campaigns have encouraged a more open attitude towards it. As employees become more willing to talk about their mental wellbeing, do leaders need to be better prepared to support them? Recognise the scale of the challenge The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
The ability to respectfully discuss our differing points of view is a hallmark of adult civility. Insistence on agreement (I’m right and you’re wrong!), name-calling, and other forms of bullying, abuse, or domination show that respect has been discarded. When people speak honestly with one another our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are bound to be […]
With today being the day for primary elections in Mass and the 11/3 presidential election fast approaching, parents have a special opportunity to help our kids understand our system of government and voting as a key responsibility of citizenship. While our kids, hopefully, are learning about the rights and responsibilities of US citizenship in […]
In the wake of the 2014 police killings of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, and other innocent black people, I collaborated to deliver a surge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In the fall of 2016 after the election of Donald Trump resulted in a number of terrified employees raising concerns for their […]
We find ourselves in a very strange time. Talk of “fake news” and “alternative facts” challenge parents as we strive to help our kids understand the world and learn how to make wise decisions. Let’s take a few minutes to clarify two important words, fact and opinion. Merriam Webster’s definition of fact: Something that has […]
Social justice offenses happen every day and close at hand. They include everything from jokes told about particular kinds of people, disrespectful/hurtful treatment, and stereotyping people of particular genders, backgrounds, and skin colors. When we are present and say nothing (act as bystanders) we support these offenses. When we speak up to disagree, we […]
We are our kids most important role model and they will probably remember this pandemic stay-at-home time for the rest of their lives. It’s a unique opportunity for us to demonstrate: Calm, thoughtful responses to all the challenges and frustrations we encounter. Great conflict management skills with our co-parent and others: respectful listening sharing our point […]
