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For Rogers, the cardinal sin in therapy, or in teaching or family life, is the imposition of authority. A radical egalitarian, Rogers sees individuals as capable of self-direction without regard for received wisdom and outside of organizations such as the church or the academy. Despite its origins in the helping relationship, Rogers’s philosophy is
... See morePeter D. Kramer M.D. • On Becoming a Person
We love the term “nonanxious presence,” but we didn’t invent it. It was coined by Edwin Friedman, a rabbi, student of complex systems, and consultant.
Ned Johnson • The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all
... See moreI know of no society in which family doesn’t exist, and it carries with it obligations. It is unpredictable what sorts of families will emerge and what the obligations will be, but the purpose of the family aside from raising children, caring for the ill, and creating a division of labor is to satisfy a human hunger for companionship.
George Friedman • The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond
In a society where the family, church, and community are not the support structures they once were, people look to their colleagues for the emotional support a family once provided. This lack of boundaries between the personal and work life is fraught with all sorts of difficulties.
John Townsend • Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How to Say No: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
Visitor: May have concern for no one else, seeks novelty or fun experiences. Novice: Concern for individual self, seeks personal achievement and legitimacy. Member: Concern for one’s peer group, seeks success and respect for the group. Elder: Concern for everyone in the tribe everywhere, seeks the whole tribe’s success and respect. Principal elder:
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