Archive for May 2010

Are We Scientists, Humanists, or Beyond Both?

I would like to take this time to really ask some questions of you, that I have been asking myself. I know I have been talking about theories, contents, and ideas that are a bit out of the box and sort of out there. I thank those who left comments to my posts to support [...]

How Customer Choice Theory Improves Your Persuasive Power

Many years ago a famous retailer introduced a new high-end kitchen product. It was the best they had to offer and naturally, their most expensive. When they introduced this item they were expecting to reach a small niche consumer base, but surprisingly, the retailer witnessed a different phenomenon altogether. Sales for the old item that [...]

Writing a Dissertation: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

So let’s start walking. Some of you may be waiting for that inevitable day when you have to start writing your proposal. You may feel you have a paucity of ideas with the best one being that you have no clue where to begin. Others may know your topic, the question(s) you want to answer, [...]

What respect is there in the clinical world for professional clinical counselors?

Here in the State of Ohio, professional counselors and professional clinical counselors can administer and score psychological tests in which they received training. PCC’s can diagnose and treat mental health disorders and conditions independently and PC’s can also diagnose and treat while under the supervision of a PCC. Counselors have received licensure in all 50 [...]

Live Well and Toast Often

I had a free week between the end of my semester and the start of summer school, so I decided to visit my parents in Memphis for a few days. Unfortunately, while in town, my poor 2000 Chevy Impala had to undergo $1,100 worth of surgery. It turns out my car suffered from a water [...]

I’m Available…. Or, Am I?

So… how do you do it? Do you carry a pager? Do you carry your cell phone into the shower with you? Do you have an answering service? Do your clients have access to your cell phone… your email… your FaceBook…? Do you check in and respond to your clients when you are on vacation? [...]

What Are You Intending?

“In the Universe there is an immeasurable, indescribable force which shamans call intent, and absolutely everything that exists in the entire cosmos is attached to intent by a connecting link.” Carlos Castaneda Have you ever wondered if what you think, feel, and say have any effect on the things around you or your experiences? I [...]

People with Autism and Animals Have Similar Mental Processes

Temple Grandin has a PhD in animal science, is an associate professor at Colorado State University, is a bestselling author and is autistic. She is an animal behavior expert who has spent most of her life designing humane equipment used in slaughter houses to keep the livestock from experiencing intense fear. Inflicting fear, she says, [...]