Just Because
"How are you doing? she asked. "I heard about the death of your grandmother and have been thinking about you." My...
Just Because
Wisdom Stories
Who is Kicking Your Cat?
Who is Kicking Your Cat?
What you say. What you don't say. What you do. What you don't do causes a ripple effect. Are you kicking someone's cat?
Do’s and Don’ts When Caregiving for a Grieving Person
Do’s and Don’ts When Caregiving for a Grieving Person
DO Start off the conversations with "I've been thinking about you." or "How are you doing today?" Offer to help...
The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect
What you say. What you don't say. What you do. What you don't do causes a ripple effect. The questions are: How big of a ripple will you make? And what kind of ripple effect will you make?
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse
Behavioral signs of physical abuse
-avoids physical contact with others
-apprehensive when other children cry
-wears clothing to purposely conceal injury, i.e. long sleeves
-refuses to undress for gym or for required physical exams at school
-gives inconsistent versions about occurrence of injuries, burns, etc
-seems frightened by parents
-often late or absent from school
-comes early to school, seems reluctant to go home afterwards
-has difficulty getting along with others
-little respect for others
-overly compliant, withdrawn, gives in readily and allows others to do for him/her
without protest
Am I Being Abused?
Am I Being Abused?
If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship.
Does your partner...
Embarrass you will put-downs?
Look at you or act in ways that scare you?
Control what you do, who you see, or talk to or where you go?
Stop you from seeing your friends or family members?
Take your money or Social Security check and make you ask for money or refuse to to give you money?
Make all of the decisions?
Telling Life’s Stories
Telling Life’s Stories
Reminiscing is healthy! It's the process by which we make sense out of this mystery we call life. Reminiscing helps those who are older to find meaning and purpose in the years they have lived. It can create new levels of appreciation and intimacy between generations and can transform times spent beside beds or other visits into memorable times together.
The following questions will provide you with hours of worthwhile communication. If possible, tape or write down your discussions. Then the stories can be shared with other family members and friends.
Small Acts of Kindness
Small Acts of Kindness
Looking for ways to make our world a bit brighter and healthier? See these ideas, which were gleaned from a list on...
