List of Core ValuesIt's easy to lose track of what's most important, and helpful at times to consider our priorities. To help this process, see a list of potential values below. Please know that this is an incomplete list and be sure to add any other domains that are important to you.ACTIVITYachievementadventureleadershipprofessional lifeserviceCREATIVITYbeautycuriosityplayHEALTHsafetyphysical healthnourishmentmovementrestsexualitytouchMEANINGcompassionfaithharmonyjoyjusticeknowledgelovepleasurepersonal growthspiritualitywisdomRELATIONSHIPScommunityfamily friendshipshumorkindnessparentingromanticGet the Latest NewsSign up to get a weekly email with a hit of inspiration and education, the latest news,
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List of Human NeedsIt's easy to lose track of what's most important, and what underlying needs might be driving our behavior. Once we're tuned into what we need, we can start to come up with strategies to find fulfillment. Below is a list of needs to stimulate your thinking. What do you need?CONNECTIONacceptanceaffectionappreciationbelongingcooperationcommunicationclosenesscommunitycompanionshipcompassionconsiderationconsistencyempathyinclusionintimacylovemutualitynurturingrespect/self-respectCONNECTION continuedsafetysecuritystabilitysupportto know and be knownto see and be seento understand andbe understoodtrustwarmthPHYSICAL WELL-BEINGairfoodmovement/exerciserest/sleepsexual expressionsafetysheltertouchwaterHONESTYauthenticityintegritypresencePLAYjoyhumorPEACEbeautycommunioneaseequalityharmonyinspirationorderAUTONOMYchoicefreedomindependencespacespontaneityMEANINGawarenesscelebration of lifechallengeclaritycompetenceconsciousnesscontributioncreativitydiscoveryefficacyeffectivenessgrowthhopelearningmourningparticipationpurposeself-expressionstimulationto matterunderstandingSource for List of Needs:(c) 2005
Racial Justice ResourcesSince the killing of George Floyd, I have been finding and receiving lots of great resources for white people seeking to better understand race, racism, and their own privilege. Here are some of the best I've encountered so far.Articles and ResourcesAnti-Racist Resource Guide (Victoria Alexander, MEd) - This is the mother ship, a giant 23 pg comprehensive resource guide.Shareable Anti-Racism Resource Guide (Tasha K) - Another wonderful guide and lengthy guide. Includes a
The Wisdom of Grief: Event Notes and ResourcesThanks to all who attended my recent Wisdom of Grief event! As promised, here are some notes on the concepts I covered and some further resources.Debunking Myths:Myth: There is one right, "normal" way to grieve. Fact: We all grieve in unique, individual ways. While there are many common feelings and experiences, it's still a very personal journey. Part of the wisdom of grief is that it can teach us
What do you talk about when there aren't enough clients to talk about? Here are some tips for both students and supervisors to help you have rich, engaging, and educational supervision meetings. Students have told me about challenges they are having in clinical supervision during the COVID-19 crisis. For most, the problem is that their caseload has suddenly decreased by a large percent and consequently they have little to talk about during their sessions. Unfortunately,
If you're a personal growth junkie like me, then this time of year gets you fired up to set goals and make plans for the year ahead. Sadly, the grand aspirations don't always get very far. They stay stuck between the pages of our private journals, or never get written down at all. This year, I'm sharing with you a simple process for doing the New Years' Resolution thing right - in a thoughtful, thorough,