Where Does Freedom of Speech End?

According to the state of Florida, a movie or a book can be banned in schools if one parent complains. What? Yes, that’s right and it seems this trend is creeping out of Florida and into more states – like Tennessee and Wyoming.

More About Why We Lie

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There’s research that shows that primates evolved the tendency to tell lies to maximize survival, and  2018 study in Memory and Cognition explains [how] false denial can serve as a coping tool for managing shame and guilt.

Minnesota’s Author Fair

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I’m going live at Minnesota’s Author Fair on Saturday, November 13, 2021. I’d love it if you could stop by and visit with me. I can tell you about all the BIG PROJECT I’m working on at the Institute.

Exploring the Connection Between Trauma Healing and Physical Health

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Over 20,000 research studies have been done on the impact of stress on the human body According to medical experts, no one study definitively proves that unresolved stress and trauma can cause physical illness. However, my personal experience has led me to believe that it does.

How to Safely Move Out of an Abusive Home

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If you are a victim of domestic abuse, escape might feel hopeless. It can be hard to leave, especially if you have developed a form of codependency with your abuser. No matter what fears you have, leaving an abusive home is the best choice.