Inclusion and the Power of Small Connections

Inclusion and the Power of Small Connections

My latest column for PsychCentral is on the power of making small connections at work. Research shows that we tend to feel more empathy for those who are similar to us (of the same race, for instance). This can make it dangerous for people to show up as their...
Our First Fridays Together!

Our First Fridays Together!

Fridays Together is a free monthly facilitated conversation about how we’re taking care of ourselves as we’re taking care of those around us. We meet on the second Friday of the month at noon Eastern, for one hour. I choose a theme for the conversation and...
“It’s been a rough year.”

“It’s been a rough year.”

“It’s been a rough year.” I hear it all the time, from executives, teachers, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and more. We’ve been through a lot, and expecting teams to come back as if nothing happened is unrealistic–and can do long-term...

Cosby Verdict and the Need for Victim Rights

The recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling overturning Bill Cosby’s conviction and ordering his immediate release, without possibility of retrial, is disappointing, to say the least. Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade does an excellent job explaining the legal...
New Column: Empathy at Work

New Column: Empathy at Work

I am thrilled and honored that I am now a columnist at Psych Central! My column is called Empathy at Work, and I’ll discuss ways to build connection at work, support each other, and take care of ourselves along the way. My first column gives an overview of the LASER...