Some from my generation, the WW 2, pre-baby boomers, will have heard that phrase many times growing up. Swearing was simply not permitted in polite families. Even words like “damn it” were considered swear words. So we know, whether we agree about swearing or not, that language is critical to how a society describes itself.Continue reading “Language….please!”
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When sadness damages hope
Hope is a critical factor in maintaining good mental health. A lot of research has been invested in the concept of hope and reflecting on why some people survive horrendous conditions, such as concentration camps, while others do not. Resilience is one factor identified in maintaining hope and it seems that some are born withContinue reading “When sadness damages hope”
psychology and hope 