Processing the Election

Processing the Election

What a day this is. I think we’re all exhausted after a long night, and a long and contentious campaign. Some are thrilled at the outcome, and some are devastated. Either way, a few thoughts on how to get through today.1. Acknowledge your feelings. Give yourself...
Great Women in Compliance Podcast

Great Women in Compliance Podcast

I recently had the pleasure of talking with the fabulous Hemma Lomax on the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. Hemma is a friend and we always have wonderful conversations about leading with empathy, the importance of transparency (especially in times of upheaval),...
Compassion Fatigue Course

Compassion Fatigue Course

I’m so happy to announce my new course at Justice Clearinghouse, Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue: Supporting Yourself as You Support Others. I worked on this course all summer, and I’m thrilled that it’s now out in the world. It includes...
Beginner’s Mind

Beginner’s Mind

My son is a college freshman and I went to visit him this weekend, one month into his college life. I was reminded just how intense going to college is–you move to a new place, start a new job, live with a bunch of strangers, and have to figure out everything...
Living in this World with Clear Eyes and an Open Heart

Living in this World with Clear Eyes and an Open Heart

A friend reached out to me recently. She was struggling with a difficult question. She has a son who is a college freshman, hundreds of miles away from her, and a first grader. Her son, like mine, is the same age as the students who survived the Sandy Hook shooting....