“I know he/she well!” Is it a helpful statement?

“It is okay to be supportive, just don’t be a know-it-all” Patricia Osborne Randolph, Creator and President of VOB There are times when an individual may use the statement “I know he/she well” about someone they have known for a long time. How reliable is a long relationship with someone, to the knowledge of his/herContinue reading ““I know he/she well!” Is it a helpful statement?”

It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation

When there are conversations between co-workers, or management and staff, there is a thin line between building a supportive relationship or insulting and dismissing feelings. Triggers are negative emotions and feelings that are displayed by an individual who experienced trauma in his/her past. When the employee experience a challenging conversation or action by others itContinue reading “It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation”

Inspiring moments connecting and engaging at the 2024 NAMI Conference and the Whole Health and Wellness Advocacy Day march in Harrisburg, PA

The joy of spending two days in the capitol of Pennsylvania, spreading the word about reducing burnout, has given this non-profit creator reassurance and encouragement! I had the pleasure of engaging in conversations with a variety of amazing resilient mental health professionals and families supporting individuals with mental health challenges. I had a great opportunityContinue reading “Inspiring moments connecting and engaging at the 2024 NAMI Conference and the Whole Health and Wellness Advocacy Day march in Harrisburg, PA”