- Office Romance - Before You Hook Up At The Office Think Things Through
It is naive to think that in the workplace where many attractive, intelligent people who work in close proximity for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 12 months a year will never, ever become attracted to one another or become romantically involved. The problem comes in when office romances threatens to impair your work performance or cause such a stir at the office that you and your new beau or the subject of the water cooler gossip or sly, condemning stares. This is why it's important for you to find out what your organization's policies and norms are around this issue so that if you are contemplating dating someone at the office, you can think through the pros and cons. - Teen Dating Violence: What Every Girl Should Know
One of the hardest lessons that you'll ever have to learn is not Chemistry, Calculus or even the laws of Physics. It has nothing to do with history, English Literature or understanding why Maya Angelou's caged bird sings. It's how to recognize and get out of an abusive relationship. Perhaps he only hits you when he's angry. Maybe he doesn't hit you at all. Instead he calls you names, tells you that you're nothing without him and tries to control every move you make. Or maybe he doesn't do any of these things but there's a little voice inside your head telling you that YOU'RE TREADING ON DEADLY GROUND. You can't quite put your finger on it. You're not entirely sure how to explain it. But you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there's something horribly wrong going on. You're too afraid to ask for help, but too afraid not to. Paralyzed by fear and blinded by love you don't know which way to turn or how to set yourself free. If this is happening to you, then you are in an abusive relationship. - Teen Self-esteem: Helping Youth Build Confidence and Feelings of Self-Worth
Study after study shows that we all start out with the same capacity for positive self-esteem, but our experiences and how we choose to deal with them can affect whether our self-esteem is heightened or diminished. In order for youth to develop healthy self-esteem, they need to feel loved, valued, competent and worthy. As a youth worker you have many opportunities to build self-esteem in young people. You can help them uncover their natural talents, boost their self-confidence with praise, help them see how resilient and resourceful they are and acknowledge their successes both big and small. This section will focus on simple ways that you can help young people build positive - The 4 Stages of the Counseling Process: What Every Youth Counselor Should Know
There is a natural progression that takes place within the context of the helping relationship. This process enables you and the person you are working with to build a relationship, assess the situation, set goals and come up with a plan to bring about your desired results. This progression is known as the counseling process. There are four stages of the counseling process. They are: developing a relationship, making an informed assessment, establishing mutually agreed upon goals and objectives and developing an implementation plan. - 8 Key Principles of Youth Development
The youth development framework is an approach to working with young people that encompasses four things: it is designed to meet the developmental needs of youth, builds on their assets and potential, views young people as resources and builds partnerships with youth to create positive, sustaining change. - How To Love A Strong Black Woman
She's intelligent. Beautiful. And fully capable of holding her own. She owns her own home or she's renting a fabulous apartment on the posh side of town. Got the 401K thing happening, a couple of zero's in her bank account. Got it goin on in every way imaginable. You never thought it would happen. But you could see yourself settling down with someone like her. If she plays her cards right, she could be your Mrs. Right. She's the ying to your yang. The mocha to your almond joy. Just thinking about her makes your nature rise. There's just one problem: She's too damn strong for her own good. At least that's how you see it. - If You're A Single Mom Drowning In Debt, Here Are Some Tips To Help You
Allowing yourself to sink into debt is one of the most dangerous money mistakes that a single mother can make because it keeps you in a constant state of powerlessness and lack. - Strive To Make A Difference
Believe it or not, one person can make a difference. I was speaking to a group of teens at a youth leadership conference, when a teenager in the audience shared a story about a program called “Suitcases for Kids.” - Domestic Violence Happens To Powerful Women Too
On June 24, 2006 I did a Domestic Violence segment on my online radio show The No More Drama Hour of Power. I interviewed a panel of social workers, advocates, and two women who had experienced violence at the hands of their intimate partners. As I listened to their stories of survival as well as heard the stats and facts from the practitioner’s point of view, I began to reflect on my relationship with my son’s father whom I am currently estranged from. - Letting Him Go Without Losing Your Mind: 9 Tips To Help You Get Over Your Ex
Getting over someone you love can be very difficult, especially if you’re not ready to let go. But if a relationship diminishes your self-worth,... - It's OK Not To Have A Boyfriend
Girls are constantly given the message that they are not complete without a boyfriend. - When Stress Shows Up Don't Extend The Invitation: 10 Ways To Lay Your Stress To Rest
Stress is a part of life. It is life’s way of telling us to slow down, be still and pay attention. When we do not pay attention to what our emotions and bodies are telling us, we will suffer the ramifications of living an out of balance life. The truth is, as long as you live on this planet with people who do not think and act as you, you will experience stress - Are You With Mr. Right or - Mr. Right Now?
Have you ever been in a relationship where you were kinda, sorta happy, but not completely satisfied? Are you in a relationship right now, where sometimes you want to stay and other times you want to run for the door? Do you constantly tell yourself and everyone else who’s willing to listen, that as soon as you meet the Dapper Don of your dreams, you are going to kick your current beau to the curb? - Become A Time Management Master
How many times have you waited until the last minute to study for a test or work on an important project, - Raising A Teen: 3 Common Parenting Challenges and How To Handle Them
Being a parent of a teenager isn't easy. Your teen is finding his own way, testing the limits and discovering who she is. The adolescent years can be trying, but they don't have to be tumultuos if you know what to expect. Here are three parenting challenges and solutions to overcome them. - Strut Your Stuff Single Mom
It’s 10:00 o’clock on a Saturday morning. You’re at the supermarket shopping for a few items You figure not too many people will be out and about since it’s still early, so there’s no harm done if you throw on your old baggy sweats with the chocolate stained t-shirt. You even wrap a wrinkled scarf around your head for good measure. As you’re walking down the third aisle taste testing the grapes, in walks the man of your dreams. He’s tall. He’s handsome. He’s of age. He’s got all his teeth. No wedding ring. And no visible signs of psychosis. He looks up at you and smiles. You want to smile back and get your flirt on. But, you look down at your granny sweat pants and feel too embarrassed to reply. - Is Your Attitude Keeping Your Alone?
You’re intelligent. Attractive. And fully capable of holding your own. You’ve got an MBA, your own home in the suburbs or you’re renting a great apartment with a fabulous view. - How To Master The Art of Networking
Effective networking enables you to develop contacts with people who: share your personal interests, can help you get closer to your goals or refer you to people and resources that can help you. Here are eight tips that will help you master the art of networking. - Projecting An Image That Communicates Credibility, Confidence and Competence
The manner in which we present ourselves has a great impact on how other people perceive and treat us. While you don’t want to be thought of as boastful or egotistical, you certainly can’t afford to shrink back into the shadows. It takes a great deal of courage and confidence to sell others on your dreams and get them to buy into your vision.
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