A holistic law firm for New York managers and small business owners.
As we kick off Women's History Month, I'm reminded of a book project I was invited to participate in about "dynamic women who pioneered and paved their own road to success". I submitted what I now see …
[Read more...] about Never Underestimate the Strength of Women
Please remember that I am not a divorce, family, or matrimonial mediator. Although I speak openly about surviving abuse, crime, family conflicts, and other experiences that caused my upper limit …
[Read more...] about FAQ About Alternatives to Couples’ Therapy
When I entered the workforce, I thought sexual harassment was just part of what I had to endure. And I did. Co-workers amused themselves in the kitchen of the fast-food restaurants by talking about …
[Read more...] about Seven Choices to Make When You’re the Target of Sexual Harassment
Q: What is it like to live with post-traumatic stress disorder? I was diagnosed with PTSD after being violently assaulted on my way home from a peacemaking workshop in 2014, but not everyone’s …
[Read more...] about FAQs About Surviving Abuse, Assault & Rape
Maybe. There’s nothing inherently wrong with having—or pursuing—ideals, but we must keep them in perspective. Most of us forget that the definition of an ideal is “existing only in the imagination; …
[Read more...] about Are Your Relationship Ideals Keeping You from Being Happy?
I first learned that I was protected from sexual harassment in the workplace when I went to work at United Parcel Service in 1988. I had already been working since I was 12 years old--when my mom got …
I started this week with a post about Avoiding Apology Fails. That might seem like a strange way to start February, when we typically shift our focus to Valentine’s Day and romance. But this is no …
In this video Nance teaches how to make sure your apology is complete--for you and the person you hurt: Acknowledge the specific error Ask about the impact and how you can make amends Commit …
In this video, Nance discusses #holidaygatherings where you'll be with people who: Disrespect and demean you Pretend they don't know about your sexual preference or lifestyle choices Ask …
[Read more...] about Quick Tips to Get You Through That Dreaded Interaction This Holiday [VIDEO]
This post originally appeared in the November 2006 issue of my GrayfitiTM newsletter. Although it shows the Third Ear Conflict Resolution process in its longer form, it is still relevant …
[Read more...] about Listen for What’s Not Being Said Before You Respond to that Family Member
