by Geraldine Piorkowski | Dec 6, 2023 | Emotional
Forgiveness needs to be earned, not dispensed lightly. KEY POINTS Forgiveness can reinforce destructive behavior when the offender shows little remorse or behavioral change. Forgiveness for serious destructive patterns of behavior should come with strings attached....
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Jul 21, 2023 | Emotional
The lack of nonverbal cues in texting often obscures the intended meaning. KEY POINTS The absence of nonverbal cues in emotional texting often creates more conflict. Nonverbal cues are a rich source of information about the honesty and seriousness of the speaker....
by Geraldine Piorkowski | May 10, 2023 | Emotional
KEY POINTS Viewing our scheduled activities rigidly–as if carved in stone–can lead to unnecessary stress when our expectations are not met. Trying to control others without their consent is likely to lead to underlying resentment, passive-aggression, or...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Mar 8, 2023 | Emotional
Underlying feelings often need to be addressed before anger can be resolved. KEY POINTS Anger is off-putting, whereas hurt and disappointment engage the listener. Personality variables and moral values account for differences in propensity to anger. Anger often hides...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Feb 15, 2023 | Family
KEY POINTS Too much parental attention can lead to a child’s inflated sense of self. An idealized self can be unrelenting in its demand for perfection in any given area. Teaching empathy and compassion toward others safeguards against unhealthy narcissism in...
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