Social Science

In the world of psychology, Alfred Adler is very well known. He has been credited, along with Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, as being one of the “greatest founding influences of modern psychology.” He is also best known as the…
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Appreciating Unintentional Advice Is it possible to be sensitive and accept snarky criticism with gratefulness? Of course, anyone should be able to turn criticism to personal advantage for success. Either in the work environment or personal life we can benefit…
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Suicide is something that torments a person day and night, 24/7. Often, something wrong happens first – whatever that might be and the person starts to considers suicide as their option. Then the cycle of thinking of suicide begins, and…
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Child abuse is a horrific thing, whether it is verbal, emotional or physical. Parents who abuse their offspring often do so in all of these ways. Such abuse is hugely damaging to a child’s self-esteem. Sadly, even when the child…
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As a parent, guardian, or person who works with children daily, it is often easy to spot the future introvert. Children who keep to themselves, would rather study alone, or who avoid group activities if possible, are the ones who…
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When you succeed in some area of life, there may be people who will surprise you by their reaction and manage to tarnish the joy you should be feeling. It happens in families, between friends, and within partnered relationships. You’re…
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Someone once said to me, ”what ever you do don’t think of pink elephants,” and then laughed outloud as they watched me roll my eyes in recognition of the meaning of their little rouse. You see, when you attempt to…
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Everyone gets angry. Even the nicest little fluff bunny who refuses to kill spiders, rescues lost kittens, and volunteers at the local homeless shelter has a hidden fuse that, once lit, can release a devastating blast of pent-up fury. I…
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Your self-image is developed from two different sources which in tandem provide the basis for how you view yourself. The first half of your self-image is the way that you feel about yourself, and your own interpretation of the events…
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There are times when I remember past events and linger over them. Some are pleasant; many are not. I might remember something and speculate how things might have been different if I had acted otherwise, but I try to avoid…
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