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This May Be Hard to Read – Part 2

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Anne McTavish

In Part 1, I said I needed to hear an apology from those who now say they want unity* before I could accept they do want unity, not conformity. I also said I will only be able to hear their … Continue reading →

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GAS and Coping

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Anne McTavish

The General Adaptation Syndrome Dr. Hans H.B. Selye, MD did a lot of the ground-breaking studies of stress. Dr. Selye described a three-stage response to stress which he called the General Adaptation Syndrome, or GAS for short.(1) Its stages are: … Continue reading →

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The Stress Response

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Anne McTavish

The Stress Response is that set of physiological processes engaged when we face a challenging stimulus — a stressor. The Stress Response is commonly known as the Fight-or-Flight Response.(1) The stress hormones that are released energize your body to deal … Continue reading →

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Stress: Fight-Flight-Freeze

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Anne McTavish

Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. (1) Jane Wagner has a point. Stress. Hans Selye (2) described stress as “the wear and tear of everyday life”. It’s something we all know about. The … Continue reading →

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What Is Hostile Language?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Anne McTavish

Hostile language is the hallmark of FistFull Language™. It stands out. The words stand out. The tone of voice stands out. And the body language stands out. Hostile language is highly personal. It’s you and I — or more accurately, … Continue reading →

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