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Circles of Influence – Exercise

Write the names of people in your relationships on the graph above. Those closest to the center will be those with whom you spend the most time, and those above the line are mostly positive, filling experiences while those below the line are mostly negative, draining ones. Give thought to how to spend more time with those above the line…
Karl
May 14, 2025
FamilyGeneral Grief & LossMarriagePre-Marriage

A Garden of Relationships

Loneliness & Isolation in a Changing Culture Growing a Garden of Renewing Relationships Social distancing may be something we do to avoid the transmission of a virus… However, it increases emotional pain in people who feel lonely and crave social interaction. Many of us are energized by working alongside other people, experiencing physical contact, and intermingling with others as part…
Karl
May 14, 2025
FamilyGeneral Grief & LossMarriage

Recovering from Past Painful Experiences

Low self-esteem can be deeply rooted, with origins in traumatic childhood experiences such as prolonged separation from parent figures, neglect, or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. In later life, self-esteem can be undermined by ill health, negative life events such as losing a job or getting divorced, deficient or frustrating relationships, and a general sense of lack of control. This…
SDK
February 3, 2023
FamilyGeneral Grief & LossLoss of FriendMarriagePre-Marriage

A Healing Formula

You’ve probably heard the story of the man who went to the doctor and rotating his arm at the elbow said, “Doc, it hurts when I do this...” The doctor glanced at him quickly and said, “Then I suggest you don’t do that!” Professionals will tell you there is no simple or quick fix to healing from the pain of…
SDK
February 3, 2023