Posts tagged Communication
A Field Guide to Pain and Suffering

Haruki Murakami: “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”

This complicated life that we lead is incredibly painful. Loss, grief, anger, transition…all things that cause us to stretch and grow also cause emotional discomfort. In fact, even the most beautiful experiences can feel bittersweet at times. Yet, when we try to avoid pain, we find ourselves experiencing a different type of discomfort: the sadness of a life not fully lived. As the quote says: “pain is inevitable” and that means there is no way around it. The only way is THROUGH.

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What to Expect from a Drama Therapy Session

The first thing you should know about drama therapy is that you should enter without any expectations. I know, I know. If the question is, "What can I expect from a drama therapy session?" the answer can't be: "Don't expect a thing." Right? But the truth is, every session is different depending on the folks in the room and the exercise that's presented.

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The Subtle Art of Meaningful Compliments

Being nice to someone feels good. In fact, one of the best experiences we can have in life is making someone smile. And a compliment is one of the easiest ways to do exactly that. We all know how to acknowledge something that we like. But complimenting someone often takes a bit more nuance. Here are 5 tips and tricks to help you deliver meaningful, impactful, and rewarding compliments:

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