Are you a dandelion or an orchid?

“The idea of resilient children was hardly new, nor was the related idea that some kids are especially vulnerable to the stresses of their world. What was novel was the idea that some of the vulnerable, highly reactive children—the orchid children—had the capacity for both withering and thriving.” Wray Herbert Scientific American 2011

Photo By:  Barbara Kosoff

Wonderful article on genetic resiliency and children.

Read it here:  http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/on-the-trail-of-the-orchid-child/

Strengths and Virtues

Working to understand each others signature strengths and virtues is a tool I use to help couples appreciate and know each other better. Watch this video to understand the value of this knowledge and cutting edge new psychology.
“What are your strengths…..you have super powers and focusing on your strengths and those of others helps you make a better version of yourself…….Pause and ask yourself: Does what I am about to do accurately reflect who I am and what and who I want to be?”