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The Inner-Other Dance: Why Some Facilitators Transform Lives

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The Inner-Other Dance: Why Some Facilitators Transform Lives

Having trained hundreds of facilitators in positive psychology over the course of my career, I’ve noticed something fascinating: not all educators experience the curriculum in the same way. While many learn the material, apply it, and deliver workshops on resilience, health consciousness, and team leadership, only some embody the content...

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When the World Ignores? Try Embedded Self-Care

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When the World Ignores? Try Embedded Self-Care

The bottom-line takeaway from this article: There are many creative ways of bringing self-care practices into the work culture. Some are listed here and in linked article. Best to start somewhere (even small) and then build a more systemic approach. Do your own thing. Don't rely on outside influencers (social...

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Compassion: The Do’s and Dont’s of Donation

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Compassion: The Do’s and Dont’s of Donation

Compassion: The Do's And Don'ts of Donation This article co-authored by OWLS staff (Gale Lucas and Michael Hudson) Compassion is a cornerstone of resilience because of how it deeply connects us to others. At the same time, as with other elements of resilience (like confidence), we must be wise in...

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