Communication Breakdown? Really?
There is no such thing as a ‘communication breakdown’. We here about it all time time, but I think this is a an inaccurate and limiting term which does more harm than good. Here’s why.
Why Consider Brief Therapy for Depression
Most depressions can be cured or substantially alleviated yet we still pretend that they can't. Hand-wringing and attempts at sympathy don't help, enlightenment and common understanding will. Treatment guidelines are explicit, brief problem-solving talk-therapy is a proven treatment. We should be accepting and treating depression as the common ailment it is, not shrouding it in mystery and pretending that we don't know what to do about it.
Learning and Development, Horses, and Drinking
It can be tough motivating people to attend training. But then why would people be interested if they don't value their own development? Helping employees to understand why personal growth is important may be a route to better take-up.
In Life, When Something Hurts…
When what's underfoot hurts there aren't too many options. If you want to swim you have to get past the pebbles.
Responding to Difficult Behaviour – Four Things to Know
If you feel underpowered when responding to difficult behaviour, you are not alone. Most of us make some common mistakes. These four points are a game-changer.
Selective Optimism for Pessimists
There are advantages to optimism that are worth considering, but some people are put off because they don't want to be disloyal to negativity. Optimism and pessimism are generally seen as opposites, but that doesn't mean they are mutually exclusive; learning optimism does not mean abandoning negativity. If that is what turns you on, stick with it. If you tend towards a pessimistic outlook, how about learning selective optimism? That way you can get the benefits and still be true to your negativity.
What Do you Want Employee Training to Do?
What do you want employee training to do? It’s all very well using words like ‘inspire’, ‘motivate’ and ‘engage’, but these don’t describe what attendees should be able to do differently, or better, as a result of their training. Understanding your outcomes before you book the training will help you design content that works, and save money.
“Do you think that people with mental illnesses are able to cope with life properly?”
In a recent email I was asked "Do you think that people with mental illnesses are able to cope with life properly?" Here's my reply.
DIY Therapy – Be Your Own Expert
DIY Therapy is not a miracle, but the effects could be miraculous. If we could embrace a few simple ideas it would enable us to have more control over our mental health and wellbeing and to reduce the pressure on our over-stretch medical services.
