Forgive Me? Please. Forgive You? Probably Not. Forgive Myself? That’s Work!
Forgive Me? Please. Forgive You? Probably Not. Forgive Myself? That’s Work! by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist The “act of forgiveness” is a dynamic and multi-dimensional process. **** Definition of Forgiveness: “What Is Forgiveness? Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.” **** Through
The Paradox: The Strength and Resiliency of Addictions…. A Mind Changer
The Paradox: The Strength and Resiliency of Addictions…. A Mind Changer by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Typically, what we all hear is that addictions only have a negative impact on the individual and their family system. But what if there was another way to take a look at this behavior? What if the underlying foundation of “addictive patterns” actually makes the person and the family system: “stronger and more resilient….it’s a paradox”. **** Definition of Addiction: the
Who am I? It depends on when you ask!
Who am I? It depends on when you ask! by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist There is a basic question in the field, practice and study of Aging and Gerontology. The question is: “Do people change or do they remain the same as they age?” The answer is: “We do both! There are changes that occur across the lifespan (we are not the same person as we were in 3rd grade)….things are different….we act differently….however, there are also: foundational personality traits/structures that
The “Boulders of Sisyphus” vs. The “Big Rocks of Stephen Covey”.
The “Boulders of Sisyphus” vs. The “Big Rocks of Stephen Covey” by L.T. Force, Ph.D.. Gerontologist Recently, I heard a presentation referencing “The Boulders of Sisyphus”. The speaker - in alluding to the nature of the story - spoke of how for eternity, as punishment, Sisyphus was sentenced to roll a boulder up a mountain. The only problem, as part of his punishment, each day the boulder would roll back down the mountain. Sisyphus was sentenced to this work for all of etern
