After decades of research, we are coming to understand the incredible power relationships have to determine our health and well-being. We are perhaps also starting to understand, at least conceptually, that humanity functions best as a collective. Everyone suffers...
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in the category you selectedRelational Disciple-Supporting Youth through Struggle!
Recently, Craig Wanless gave a talk exploring the importance of relationships as they pertain to youth, Beyond Behaviours- What our Youth Really Need from Us. Afterwards, those in attendance had great questions, and a wonderful discussion emerged. One person wanted...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrating the Resilience and Richness of Indigenous Cultures on National Indigenous Peoples Day! National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. It is an opportunity for us to...
Being REAL
REAL is the title of our 2016 book and the 2023 documentary produced by Thrive Media about our work. Since 2016, REAL has become a buzzword to describe everything from products to people. What does REAL mean, and why is it our focus? Bottom line, we won’t feel alive...
Courageous Conversations
The small daily decisions we make determine our direction in life. Life organizes itself around what and who we put into it. How we navigate conflict in all our relationships is critical to where we end up. Things happen that need to be talked about. Employees are...
If you’re in a relationship, do you struggle to figure out what, if anything, to do on Valentine’s Day?
Valentine's Day has come to be associated with romance, even though its origins have little to nothing to do with romance. The current tradition for adults dictate some romantic gesture toward a partner: dinner, flowers, chocolates, or a card. This 'tradition' is...