Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is an approach to change that invites "what gives life" to people and systems to be noticed, discussed, and owned. This specific style of inquiry involves, "the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a system’s capacity to apprehend, anticipate, and heighten positive potential” (Cooperrider & Whitney, 2005). The goal of AI is to build an appreciation--a positive core--within groups .
Read moreSelf Care: 4 Signs It's Time to Take Care of Yourself
I'd like to begin this post with a disclaimer: Yes, the topic of this article is signs that you need self-care; however, I am not promoting (in this post, or anywhere) a view of self care that is based in strategies and tasks. I caution you to notice if you feel guilty, burdened, or deficient in any way when considering the need for self care. If this is the case, then I encourage you to stay away from "doing" more. I also believe that the signs and ideas presented here can help you welcome yourself into your life in a new way, step by step, so that self-care is an awakening rather than a life-overhauling project.
Read moreFinish Your Dissertation!
Today's topic is the doctoral dissertation. If you are, or will be, writing your dissertation, Dr. Celeste Catania-Opris has advice for how you can get your dissertation finished sooner, rather than later. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida, and the owner of Therapy for the Modern Housewives of South Florida. Most importantly, she finished her dissertation, and now devotes a portion of her work to helping struggling dissertation writers.
Read moreHow I Started Building An Audience
A few months ago, I told you how I established an online presence before I went online. Today, I’m letting you know the initial steps I took to start building an audience once I launched the Family Therapy Basics website.
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