Elisabeth Kübler-Ross 'Loss, Grief, and Bereavement' What are the causes and risk factors of prolonged grief? The risk factors for experiencing more serious symptoms of grief for a longer period of time can be related to the survivor's own physical and emotional health before the loss, the relationship between the bereaved and their family member or other loved one, as well as related to the nature of the death. For example, it is not uncommon for … [Read more...]
Difficult people, sometimes you don’t have a choice?
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
No one wants to encounter people who are hard to get along with in their daily life, whether it’s a coworker, your neighbor, someone at the school or a member of your own family. However, sometimes you don’t have a choice? Here are 30 awesome blogs posts stocked with 'tips and tricks' to help you handle these difficult people. At Work Day in and day out you go to work knowing that you have to deal with the same nasty person. While you may wonder what you ever did to … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Grandma and Goliath
February 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
Grandma and Goliath Grandmother Takes on Oil Giant ... Recently I read what can only be called a modern day David and Goliath story. The two contenders are an Ecuadorean grandmother whose modest home sits near marshes that are clogged with sticky oil for decades and Chevron. Maria Aguinda helped to bring a landmark judgment against Chevron for polluting the rain forest which she calls home. She spoke out against the US oil giant after it was fined $9.5 billion, among the … [Read more...]
