Empowering your child to succeed in final exams As the end of the school year approaches, many students are gearing up for final exams. For parents, this can be a stressful time as they want to support their children and ensure they are well-prepared. With the right study skills and strategies, students can improve their…
And connect with people with different communication styles Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith uses her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or…
The best way to diffuse a tense situation is with a little bit of humour – as long as it’s appropriate, of course! Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man named Bob. Bob was a good-natured fellow who loved to make people laugh. One day, he found…
The good news is that there are many remedies for incivility Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith uses her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in…
While bullying is more intentional and harmful, incivility can be just as damaging, especially when repeated Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith uses her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful…
Give it a try and experience the transformative benefits of mindfulness in your life There are so many triggers for stress these days. Heavy workloads, challenging relationships, inflation – you name it. Life can be overwhelming at times, with stress creeping into our daily routines. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel…
Setting firm boundaries is a powerful tool for protecting your well-being and maintaining your sanity Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith uses her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences…
Six strategies to use to make your workplace more livable Your boss is a bully (read: manipulator, control freak, tyrant, power junkie, obnoxious jerk). No matter how hard you work, you always do something wrong. No matter how many hours of unpaid overtime you put in, it isn’t enough. Your boss demeans you in front of…
Might actually be the things that help prevent conflicts all over the world Barbara Bush once said, “Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your family, friends and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.” I’d love to…
Setting positive goals and using visualization helps – if you understand the root of their problem At a recent dinner meeting, conversation surrounded weight loss and aging. One of the men said he wanted to lose weight. He admitted he didn’t feel very positive about it – he’d been sticking to a spartan diet for…