Meeting the Challenge of Polarization through Restorative Conversations

Discover this skill-building communication exercise where individuals can approach many conflictual situations with conviction and confidence. Drawing from the Restorative Justice Movement, this technique illustrates how to set limits with injustice while simultaneously offering an invitation of compassion in the service of reconciliation and connection.

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The Difference Between Healthy Pride and Narcissistic Grandiosity

Most of us are drawn to or fascinated by successful people. It creates a sense of hopefulness and possibility, a belief that success is attainable, even for those who struggle with confidence or the lack of opportunity.  So, how do we tell the difference between healthy pride/ambition and grandiose narcissism?

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A Failure of Nerve

A “failure of nerve” can be defined as a condition or response where people turn a blind eye, throw their hands up in the air, give in to badgering, make excuses for or minimize bad behavior, or lash out in frustration when a difficult situation presents itself.

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