What does it mean to “keep it real?” Perhaps it depends on who you ask. To me it means practicing authenticity. It involves asking yourself, “in this moment…is all of what I am saying, doing, feeling and thinking on the same track?” Am I communicating authentically? or am I playing a game; or trying to … Read more
What is the difference between “giving up” and “letting go”? For one thing “giving up” has a negative connotation; while “letting go” implies a choice. On a practical level, giving up means “I don’t want to try this anymore” or “I no longer believe this is possible for me.” When you give up, the general … Read more
If you are a therapist or have been in therapy, you know that it is a give and take relationship. The difference between therapy and other relationships involves the therapist’s mandate to put the client’s needs and well-being ahead of their own. This does not mean that the therapist’s needs aren’t met. Instead, it means that the … Read more
No matter what your professional roles are, evaluative feedback is a two way street. You are either giving the feedback or receiving it. The success of the venture has everything to do with how we give feedback and how we respond to the information received. Each month I seek and receive written evaluative feedback about … Read more