by Tania Henderson | Jan 24, 2022 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
It is understandable that we want to avoid those things that are uncomfortable or involve risk. Even after being in the field for 25 years, I don’t relish the fact that some feedback I give is painful and hard to hear. It is tempting to try a variety of...
by Tania Henderson | Dec 23, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
It is understandable that we want to be empathic and caring toward each other and do what we can to prevent causing another pain. This is not just a value system; it is hardwired into our very being! Through my exploration on this topic, I came across some...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 22, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
Disappointment is the grief we feel when reality falls far short from what we had hoped. It is a mixture of anger (not o.k.!), and sadness (loss) that naturally occurs when dreams fall flat, things change, accidents happen, or situations are beyond our control....
by Tania Henderson | Oct 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
I know that we talk about voting as a right, but in reality, it is a privilege. As shown in other forms of government (dictatorships, oligarchies , and monarchies, for example), our voices can be ignored or taken away. Please, use your voice- don’t take this...
by Tania Henderson | Sep 28, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
I was having a casual conversation with a grandfather who loved his role through and through. As he talked about his delight spending time with his granddaughter, he mentioned, with a smile, that he could not say “no” to her. “If she gets a sad face or...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are several programs in the metro-Denver area that need support in all kinds of ways. Individuals and families coming our way will have basic needs for food, shelter, medical care, and jobs. They will also need kind folks to help them acclimate to a...