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July 29, 2016
Published by Deborah on July 29, 2016
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ZIP LINES AND SECOND CHANCES

It’s my son’s fault. I was never particularly scared of heights until I visited him during his study year in Spain. The Sagrada Família is a […]
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June 28, 2016
Published by Deborah on June 28, 2016
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Good or Bad, This Too Shall Pass

Sam’s life was good.  Job was challenging but rewarding, family was doing well, and weekends were packed with camping or boating with the kids or golfing with […]
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September 23, 2015
Published by Deborah on September 23, 2015
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You Can Negotiate with Confidence—Part 1

Sandra[1] was nervous. A “family meeting” had been called by her older sister who had the lion’s share of responsibility for helping their 84-year-old father stay […]
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August 25, 2015
Published by Deborah on August 25, 2015
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What is fair? And what does it have to do with the fair?

I couldn’t avoid it. I kept running into clients I’ve worked with over the years at the county fair this week. But instead of sitting in […]
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February 24, 2013
Published by Deborah on February 24, 2013
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SO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY?

The message this week was unrelenting. Two clients had very difficult collaborative sessions that elicited raw emotion fueled by fear. They were both courageous and spent […]
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May 14, 2012
Published by Deborah on May 14, 2012
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Online Workshop for Divorced or Divorcing Parents–today!

Cat Davis is a wonderful presenter on NVC (Nonviolent Communication) principles. I wanted to alert you to an opportunity to hear from her. I’ve had to […]
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March 26, 2012
Published by Deborah on March 26, 2012
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Everything Changes-Can You?

I had breakfast yesterday with a group of women. One of them brought a unique wedding invitation she’d just received. The RSVP was an interactive reply […]
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