Shame versus Accountability
I just listened to this very timely episode of Brene Brown’s podcast, Unlocking Us, where she discusses the difference between being shamed and feeling shame when it comes to being called [...]
What are some of the ways punishment shows up in workplace culture?
Can punishment change the culture of a workplace? I think so. If punishment is being used to maintain order or the status quo, then the people in that environment will adapt to protect themselves [...]
Signs that you are being motivated by punishment
When somebody hurts us, it can bring up a lot of really intense feelings and dysregulation. It can cause us to endure a lot of stress or go into states of crisis. It is not uncommon for feelings [...]
What is punishment?
What is Punishment? The theme and concept I am going to be exploring this January is, Punishment. I figure, where better to start than with some definitions. According to the dictionary, [...]
Is social anxiety contagious?
I’ve been thinking a lot about social anxiety in communities, social circles, work places, etc. It seems like it’s a hot discussion topic right now and that everyone ‘has it’. Me saying that is [...]
The top 3 things that cause mediations to fail.
Why When Mediation doesn’t Work My feelings about whether or not mediation works leans more towards WHEN mediation doesn’t work as opposed to a blanket statement that it never works. In my [...]
So you want to mediate a conflict…should you though?
Your friends or coworkers or family are in a conflict and you want to mediate it. This makes sense. You’re in close relationship with these people and you want to help. Who doesn’t want to help a [...]
Thinking of ghosting? Here are some things to remember before going through with it.
I have to admit, this post is a direct personal response to some of the ghosting I’ve witnessed and experienced lately in a multitude of spheres. This phenomenon of disappearing (literally [...]
What happens when we want to resolve conflict but the other party doesn’t?
Sometimes we’re in conflict and one party wants to try and resolve it while the other doesn’t. It’s very common for parties to process at different speeds, and feel differently about what [...]
