by Harper West | Apr 3, 2014 | Emotions
Pardon a former writer’s semantic debate about two words: anger and indignation. As a psychologist now, I certainly deal with anger as an emotion in the therapy room. But I say we need to revive use of the word “indignation.” It has a depth of meaning that “anger”...
by Harper West | Feb 5, 2014 | Relationships
One of the most powerful conflict management tools I learned in my journey to becoming a Pack Leader was to stop talking. I now see silence as a powerful tool in being assertive, although in our verbal society today this may seem counterintuitive. Shouldn’t I talk a...
by Harper West | Dec 11, 2013 | Relationships
I was pleased to be quoted extensively in this fun article on www.HowToBeARedhead.com Lesson: We all may struggle with self-acceptance at times. But basing our self-esteem on the opinions of others leaves us feeling powerless.
by Harper West | Oct 22, 2013 | Accountability
Walking the dogs in the woods this morning I had a de ja vu experience. Around a corner came two large golden retrievers and their female owner that I wrote about in “Pack Leader Psychology”. For a fascinating synopsis of “Dominator” behavior, read this recap of...
