Controlled from Within or Without?

Agency.  Power.  Self-efficacy.  All of these words have to do with what we believe that we are able to accomplish.  As a child, I inherited a dresser from my parents’ bedroom suite that had the following message applied in sticker-like fashion to the upper-right...
Teal Ribbon, Anyone?

Teal Ribbon, Anyone?

Teal is much more than a beautiful color.  It’s symbolic of the beauty of overcoming sexual violence.  Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is observed during the month of April.  Sexual assault or sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact that...

Good Friday?

Today is Good Friday, one of the most significant days during Holy Week, and one of the most memorable days in the life of the Christian Church.  It was on this day over 2,000 years ago that Jesus of Nazareth was mocked, brutally beaten, and ultimately crucified at...

Habits Worth Keeping

When you think about your habits, what comes to mind? Brushing your teeth morning and night? Using your turn signals when changing lanes? Late-night munching?  Habits can be positive or negative, taking us closer to or further away from our destiny. Conventional...