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Abuse OF Men BY Women: Stats, Signs, Stories, and Support 0

Abuse of men by women is real—but often dismissed, ignored, or misunderstood. This hub post brings together a wide range of my blog posts on this difficult but important topic. Whether you're looking for signs of abuse, real-life stories from men who’ve lived it, stats and research, or tools for healing and support—you’ll find it here.

Use this guide to explore the topics that matter most to you, with quick links provided throughout for easy navigation.

You’ll also find links to my books and interviews on the subject, along with research from university professors and psychologists who are helping shine a light on this often-overlooked issue.

Social Emotional Learning: What It Is and How to Teach It 0

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps kids develop essential life skills—like understanding emotions, handling challenges, building healthy relationships, and making thoughtful decisions.

In this post, you’ll learn what Social Emotional Learning is, its history, why it matters, and how to use it with school-age children. You’ll also discover research-backed benefits, practical strategies, and skill-building resources for adults and teens.

It's a helpful guide for teachers, school counselors, therapists, homeschoolers, and parents, whether you're just beginning to think about SEL or looking to up your Social Emotional Learning game. 

18 Cognitive Distortions That Can Twist Your Thinking 0

Cognitive distortions are negative thinking patterns that twist how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. They create a negative narrative that distorts reality and makes things seem worse than they are. 

Each one represents a way people can distort their view of themselves, others, or the world. Learning about them might help you spot a negative mind trap you hadn’t noticed before.

Positive Affirmations for Kids: Build Confidence & Character 0

Affirmations aren’t just for adults! Kids can benefit from positive affirmations too. These simple positive messages can help children and teens build confidence, manage emotions, and develop the skills they need to navigate challenges. More than just feel-good phrases, affirmations can reinforce positive behaviors, encourage better decision-making, and support a growth mindset.

In this post, you'll find creative ways to introduce affirmations to kids, fun activities to make them engaging, ready-to-use affirmations, and guidance for creating personalized affirmations. 

Here's everything you need to know to use affirmations to help your children and teens build confidence, resilience, and positive character traits.

Silver Lining Series of Workbooks, Journals, and Planners 0

Through my work as a counselor, I’ve seen firsthand what helps people build resilience, improve relationships, and create positive change in their lives. I bring that experience into my writing, creating resources that are both self-help (for individuals) and helper-help (for professionals like therapists, teachers, and group leaders).

Whether you're working through anxiety, exploring emotional intelligence, or simply looking for a better way to track your to-dos, these workbooks, journals, and planner provide structured support for real-life challenges.

Building Resilience: 20 Life Lesson Quotes with Graphics 0

Building resilience is key to navigating life’s challenges. It helps you adapt, recover, and grow stronger when faced with difficulties. Healthy, resilient coping mechanisms help you bounce back after adversity. This post explores how hard times both require and strengthen resilience, highlighting six key qualities that support it: courage, patience, optimism, gratitude, flexibility, and perseverance.

Discover 20 short, inspiring, motivational resilience quotes to help you turn obstacles into opportunities for personal growth.