Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Early in my career, I encountered an idea from my mentor, Chris Argyris, that forever changed the way I looked at myself and those around me: More often than not, highly educated, successful people ...

Wars used to be announced by sirens, smoke and soldiers. Today they slip quietly into our feeds, our inboxes and even our family group chats. They don’t arrive with tanks or missiles, but with ...

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Ninja Carnival will kick its way into town this weekend to educate the community about self defense and mixed martial arts. Premier Martial Arts is hosting the festival, which ...

When you’ve been attacked, you’re already at a huge disadvantage. Anything you say in response can be dismissed as mere defensive retaliation. When you’re not trusted, it does you little good to say, ...

Over the years, I have helped people develop several strategies for responding to psychological assault. Here are five. 1. Learning to Fight Back Too many of us have been disempowered or silenced as a ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...