Dr. Dickinson is a guest blogger over at Plywood People. Here is a taste – I was working a conference this spring, and one of my roles was to make sure that 9,000 college students walked out of the venue, picked up a boxed lunch, and had a place to … Read More
Coping with Trauma
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. Coping with Traumatic Stress There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of … Read More
Traumatic Stress
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. What is a Traumatic Stress Reaction? People who experience or witness horrible events such as school shootings, combat, rape, torture, natural disasters, accidents … Read More
Trauma – General Information
Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events … Read More
Joy in the mundane
I’ve found myself talking to my clients lately about finding joy in the mundane. Think about all the things that we do on a daily basis that are mundane – laundry, email, commuting, homework, brushing your teeth. It is easy to become frustrated, numb, or disconnected in the mundane. However, … Read More
Don’t miss your life…
Americans as a whole are challenged by being fully “present.” We tend to value quantity over quality. We find ourself looking for more before we have fully embraced what we have. We often settle for skimming the surface of something…say Twitter, Facebook, or emails…instead of seeking to fully understanding. Rather … Read More
Leadership Tips for the New Business Owner
Dr. Dickinson is Interviewed for Yahoo! Associated Content…check it out HERE
O*Net
This is a excellent and free resource if you are tyring to make a decision about which career to pursue. O*NET Online (http://online.onetcenter.org) O*NET OnLine was created to provide broad access to the O*NET database of occupational information, which includes information on skills, abilities, work activities, and interests associated with … Read More