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Resources

The following is a list of articles and other media I like to share with clients. I'll be updating this list frequently so if you see anything you'd like to suggest, drop me a line via the Contact me form below.  Please add any URLs in your message.

Covid  Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine
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March 24, 2020

Greater Good Magazine

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While most of us are no longer in full quarantine, these are six terrific questions that encourage you to check in with yourself and others daily as you weather the COVID storm.

Covid  6 Social Learning Activities for a Socially-Distanced Summer
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July 17, 2020

ADDitude Magazine

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Children typically achieve huge advances in social-emotional development during their first five years and then make another jump during adolescence. This article, written by the mother of a teenager with ADHD, offers a host of ideas for all parents looking to lessen the effect of Covid on the social development of their teens.

Covid  Navigating the moral maze of the pandemic as restrictions begin to lift
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June 26, 2020

CBC Radio One - Tapestry hosted by Mary Hynes

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In our new COVID-19 world, decisions that were once easy — going to the park, visiting friends and family — are suddenly more complex and morally fraught. Philosopher Alice MacLaughlin and moral psychologist Azim Shariff offer some ethical - and social emotional - guidance.

Covid  A generation of children could be scarred by the coronavirus pandemic
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June 13, 2020

The Guardian

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Will the millions of children born or raised in the pandemic shake off their currently disjointed early lives when it’s over, or will there be longer lasting effects for the Covid-19 kids?  Food for thought.

Covid  How Our Brains Can Find Peace in a Crisis
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May 6, 2020

Greater Good Magazine

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The coronavirus crisis is exposing some of our psychological vulnerabilities, and reminding us how important it is to nurture our social and emotional strengths.

Covid  What If You Pursued Contentment Rather Than Happiness?
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May 27, 2020

Greater Good Magazine

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Not Covid-specific but a great read in these challenging times! Contentment is the underlying acceptance of all of life’s experiences, without the need for anything more than what is here right now. It’s the path to accepting the present moment, and experiencing true happiness.

Covid  Talking To Kids About COVID-19
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March 26, 2020         

Anxiety Canada

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Coping with the uncertainty around COVID-19 is challenging for most adults, and children may be having an even tougher time. This article is a good primer for explaining recent events to children.

Work/Home  The Inner Work of Racial Justice
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September 17, 2019          

Penguin Random House Books

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Mindfulness may hold the key to grappling with interpersonal racism, says author Rhonda Magee, because it helps people tolerate the discomfort that comes with deeper discussions about race. And it can help cultivate a sense of belonging and community for those who experience and fight racism in their everyday lives.

Work  5 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Workload
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August 6, 2018             

Harvard Business Review

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This article highlights the importance of self care in the workplace. It emphasizes healthy self-talk and  encourages you to check in on (and examine) personal assumptions - such as what you think success requires. 

Work  Boost Your Emotional Intelligence with These 3 Questions
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August, 2018             

Harvard Business Review

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Three great questions to ask one's self to kick-start the journey to improving social and emotional skills at work.

Work  Resilience in the Workplace
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April 2020               

Positive Psychology

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This article defines ‘resilience in the workplace’, provides useful examples of how one goes about developing personal resilience at work and explores ways to enhance this essential skill.

Work   The Emotional Intelligence of Highly Sensitive People
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June 8, 2020        

HighlySensitiveRefuge.com

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Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have several advantages when it comes to emotional intelligence, including being particularly good at empathy, active listening, and social-awareness. This article reveals the emotional intelligence strengths and pitfalls of being an HSP in the workplace.

Home  Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?
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September 27, 2017     

The Atlantic

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More comfortable online than out partying, post-Millennials are safer, physically, than adolescents have ever been. But they’re on the brink of a mental-health crisis.

Home  12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids
             

Child Mind Institute

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Here are a dozen ways you can set kids up to feel capable and get the most mileage out of their social and emotional skills and talents.

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