I'm sincerely looking forward to this 'Spirit' portion of our #obfwellness series. It's intended to be a space for reflection and taking care of our 'self' with habits that cultivate the soul. So today we're kicking off with a topic I feel resonates on a
Overview.Narcissistic personality disorder— one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. What is ...
some symptoms of insecurity turned into control are highlighted. Fitzgibbons says a partner should watch for paranoia, lack of openness, hyper-critical behavior, and irritability. When these issues arise, Fitzgibbons recommends the couple consider...
The educational needs of a child raised in poverty tend to be greater than those of the other children. The effects of malnutrition can make it difficult for these children to concentrate and learn. As a result, children may develop behavioral problems out of frustration. Stressful conditions wit...
these traditional written assessments may or may not be appropriate for all students. Consider for example, the student who does not read and comprehend the written word well. This student may have a good understanding of material to be tested but may not be able to read or comprehend the te...
for lack of a better term, embarrass easily. An effective activity for an advisory group is to pass out index cards to the students. Have each student write a question on the card and leave their name off of it. Collect the cards, mix them up, and pass them out again. Go around the...
person for whom you are performing acts of kindness. The next time this individual does something that annoys you, make an effort to say something nice or issue a compliment. By training yourself to practice empathy instead of contempt, you will crowd out your negative thoughts with positive ...
Pathos refers to the role of an audience in a rhetorical situation. The argument must appeal to the emotions or values of the audience if it is to be effective. The rhetoric must stimulate the imagination of the reader or listener. The speaker or author must develop a sense of empathy in...