by Dr. Jackie Black | Jun 29, 2019 | Articles, Blog
Many years ago I received the “Instructions For Life” by the Dalai Lama in an email from a very dear friend. Whether or not you embrace the teachings of the Dalai Lama, these “Instructions For Life” seem very universal to me; and something we can all...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Jun 22, 2019 | Articles, Blog
Let’s talk a little bit about empathy today. Empathy means fully embracing the feelings of another. What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Jun 15, 2019 | Blog
Fathers have been recognized in special ways since the Middle Ages. According to Wikipedia, Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. This celebration began in Catholic...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Jun 1, 2019 | Blog
A colleague of mine sent me this heartwarming video some time ago. If I was the boss of you, I would make this video required-watching for every couple in the world who is considering commitment and marriage, and every married couple! Please enjoy this short video and...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 26, 2019 | Blog
Let me say first, setting boundaries is not disrespectful, bad or wrong. In fact, emotionally healthy people set personal boundaries. Educate people in your life about your boundaries. Calmly and respectfully inform them about how they can and cannot behave toward you...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 18, 2019 | Articles, Blog
If your life is filled with discord and you don’t feel that others respect you, it’s time to set your boundaries. Each of us experiences our reality in four ways: Body– what we look like; Thinking– how we give meaning to incoming data; Feelings– our emotional...
