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Patricia Morgan
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How to Strengthen Your Internal Locus of Control
Those with a strong internal locus of control believe that they are primarily in charge of their lives. Those with a strong external locus of control believe that they are primarily at the mercy of other people, fate or chance. They often perceive themselves as victims of their situations.
Preparation and 12 Lines to Help Resolve Conflict
Conversation can take a nasty turn of misunderstanding.
Are You REALLY in An Abusive Relationship?
Too often one adult declares that another adult is being abusive. Before you decide you are in a bullying or abusive relationship and call the Abuse Police, get a handle on what is really happening. OK? Abuse is mistreatment, by any other person or persons, that violates a person’s human and civil rights. Children […]
Gag Your Nagging: Ways to Communicate More Effectively
Rebecca Eckler, a reporter with the National Post, interviewed Patricia Morgan about her workshop, Gag Your Nagging. They discussed why, when and how women nag.
20 Tips, and More, to Effectively Care for the Caregiver
Caregiving can be rewarding and exhausting! I know! And I know the importance of caring for the caregiver to avoid burnout. I have done it for pay and for free. Primarily, my caregiving has been, and continues to be, family related. I have had the honor to care for our children, grandchildren, family members living […]
From Blowing a Fuse to Emotional Regulation
Most of us have done it. We have walked out on a loved one, slammed a door, said something we regretted or burst into rage or tears. I have been there screaming, “I will go crazy if you don’t do that!” I needed to learn emotional regulation skills. By the way, I did! We tend […]
You Don’t Have to Paint Canvases to Be Creative
Creativity and flexibility go hand in hand.
No More Restless Nights: 12 Tips to Sleep Better
Too many Americans and Canadians are walking around sleep deprived.
What Makes Us the Way We Are? Discover Parts of Yourself
An audience member wrote: “I want to learn more about understanding what makes us the way we are.” Hmm, as in what makes us human or what makes us different than others? I wasn’t sure how to start my return email and, yet, I did. Here is my attempt: The Chicken or Egg Theory The […]
Mother Love and Open Heart Creates Safe Haven
Every Mother’s Day, her phone rings off the hook! Jamie Thomson, from a small Southern Alberta community, demonstrates resilience, mother love, and an open door to youth. Jamie goes beyond the term, good enough mother. I met Jamie, while taking an online Positive Psychology course. She has given me permission to give you a taste […]
Easy Scripts for Hard Conversations
You can only do your best with your fifty percent of the conversation. There is no guarantee how the other person is going to respond or react.