The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and connection, but let’s be honest—family gatherings can also bring stress. We often find...
The emotional intensity that comes from being super-serious can turn a challenge into a problem. Likewise, when we react automatically to the anxiety of others,...
Self‑regulation is the ability to manage your own anxiety when tensions rise. It’s not about suppressing feelings or pretending everything is fine—it’s about staying...
Recognizing emotional process will not only help you avoid getting stuck, it will enable you to persist through the inevitable sabotage that comes when you...
When I started as a camp director in 2000, I didn’t think I’d be a fundraiser. By the time I left in 2023, much...
The key to effective leadership is the ability to remain a non-anxious presence. Understanding triangles, as well as how to manage them, makes this easier....
“And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice,...
Understanding what Executive Coach Muriel M. Wilkins calls “Blockers” can help you get unstuck in your family, congregation and organization. This episode covers the final...
I was once in a group discussion with a woman who shared a run-in that she had with her brother at Sunday dinner. She...