Parenting Tips
Single Parent Mom Raising Son(s)
These days many single parent Moms are doing the best they can raising their adolescent son(s). They don’t need me telling them how hard it is, but they do need help understanding what a boy goes through as he transitions to a man. This is especially true when dad is physically or emotionally absent.
Read MoreParenting Amid Crisis
In the midst of a crisis, your first response may be to seek counseling; due to the unusual circumstances we’re social distancing and staying at home. I’ve talked to parents grateful for the time with their kids and parents that are ready to pull their hair out! Not every family who experiences crisis needs counseling. …
Read MoreSimply….. “If”
“If” you have been subscribed to my newsletter since 2015, you’ve read this before! If not, you’re in for a treat. It’s time for me to share again as it remains one of my favorite poems. Originally published in 1910 by Rudyard Kipling, it’s still very relevant today. Enjoy!
Read More6 Fun Activities While Home!
The old saying “if you live long enough” certainly comes to mind these days! When you’re faced with situations that catch you off guard and frankly create anxiety and stress, it’s a good time to take charge of the feelings and make the best of it!
Read MoreGod Made a Farmer
Do you struggle understanding a “rite of passage” and what it represents? Have you contemplated or wondered why so many males have lost their way? The Industrial Revolution may have given us a more “modern” society, but it took away the crucial time, teaching and wisdom a father passed on to his son…..a “rite of…
Read MoreThe Quest Project: Design
The Quest Project: Foundation was in place and The Quest Project: Structure fit nicely on the foundation! The research was nearly complete, and it was time to bring it all together with the design. Design: A Modern-Day Rite of Passage™ Adler-Locus of Control Adler finds people to consist of an internal locus of control and…
Read MoreThe Quest Project: Structure
With The Quest Project: Foundation in place, it was time for the structure to take shape. To do that, the research continued and The Quest Project continued to evolve. Structure: Rite of Passage Gestalt-Group Therapy Group therapy is a technique manifested as a group of people which meet with a pre-established frequency to share experiences,…
Read MoreParents: Time for a “System” Check-Up?
Systems are all around us. We have stereo systems, navigation systems, computer systems; the human body is a system! Periodically they ALL require a check-up and maintenance. A “system” is: a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
Read MoreThe Quest Project-Ringing in 2020!
Have you set your goals for the new year? Here at The Quest Project® we’re on track to make 2020 a memorable year! Growth! I’m happy to announce a new Quest Project facilitator is in training! He is working hard, I look forward to introducing him once training is completed. We continue to aggressively market…
Read More#1 Parenting Tip: Be an Effective Team!
Did you see the movie “Oblivion?” It came out in 2013 and starred Tom Cruise. “Jack” and his partner were tasked with “post-apocalyptic” missions; everyday they were asked to answer this question from headquarters “are you still an effective team?” Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! When I counsel couples one of the exercises we go…
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