Anger is everywhere. From a brain perspective, it makes sense. Stress has been high these past couple of years. Our brains and bodies don’t automatically recognize the difference between physical danger and feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious. Maybe that’s why signs like this have been popping up, a gentle reminder not to let our stress and anger bubble over onto others! Unfortunately, being kind doesn’t solve everything. Don’t get me wrong…kindness matters! But there’s still...
What Do These Big Behaviors Really Mean?
“She’s so manipulative!” “He is only nice when he wants something.” Have these thoughts ever run through your mind? Maybe you’ve heard something like it from families you work with? It doesn’t feel good! No one likes it when someone else is pulling the strings. And it feels even worse when it’s paired with other squirrelly behavior, like lying or stealing. Let’s dig a little deeper. If we’re honest, what is the story we are...