“Constructive Differencing” Notes and Highlights

By Dr. Jane BluesteinAugust 29, 2016 Counselors, Creating community, Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Educators, General Interest, Parents, Problem solving, Relationships, School climate, Social and Emotional Growth, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment

How to disagree and still maintain contact The following offers additional resource material related to the conversation with Dr. Jared Scherz, (audio file/podcast) recorded on Dec. 14, 2011. The main points include: One of the most stress-producing obstacles in any relationship is the need to be right when it requires others to be wrong. Differences…

Presentation: Perfectionism—What’s it Costing Our Kids?

By Dr. Jane BluesteinJune 26, 2016August 11, 2016 Counselors, Cultural Changes, Educators, Feedback and encouragement, General Interest, Health and Safety, Increasing Positivity, Parenting, Perfectionism, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment

The high cost of the pressure to be perfect What’s wrong with perfectionism? Everything! Here are the causes and consequences of perfectionism—plus a few suggestions for potential “cures.” Some young people continually strive for excellence, trying to do their best, willing to make mistakes and learn from them, and take on challenges to grow their interests. Others chase perfection,…

The Saber-Tooth Curriculum Revisited—A Brief Walk in Time

By Dr. Richard BiffleJune 3, 2016November 24, 2020 Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Educators, Schools in Society 21 Comments

Abstract Objectives and Purpose of Proposal In his 1939 book, The Saber-Tooth Curriculum, Harold Benjamin (aka J. Abner Pediwell) sketched a parable of stagnate curriculum reform. The book is a metaphorical and historical account of the development of an educational system. This paper addresses, through the “lens” of Pediwell, the critical need to examine the…

Presentation: The Perfection Deception

By Dr. Jane BluesteinJune 28, 2015June 26, 2016 Counselors, Creativity and independence, Cultural Changes, Educators, General Interest, Gratitude and inspiration, Health and Safety, Overcoming obstacles, Parents, Perfectionism, Presentation, Presentation for educators, Presentation for parents, Presentation- general interest, Relationships, Self-care and Inspiration, Taking care of yourself abandonment, attachment, authenticity, compensation, culture, emotional safety, health, healthy striving for excellence, image, inner critic, media, mental health, overcommitment, perfectionism, physical health, relationships, self-acceptance, self-care, suicide Leave a comment

Why trying to be perfect is sabotaging our relationships, making us sick, and holding our happiness hostage Presentation by Dr. Jane Bluestein Perfectionism may sound like a good thing, but it’s entirely different from the more realistic and achievable healthy pursuit of excellence. Working diligently toward improvement, learning, and growth is also far less destructive (and…

Book: The Perfection Deception

By Dr. Jane BluesteinJune 27, 2015December 10, 2020 Books, Counselors, Cultural Changes, Educators, General Interest, Gratitude and inspiration, Parenting, Parents, Perfectionism, Relationships, Self-care and Inspiration, Taking care of yourself attachment, authenticity, bodily harm, body dysmorphia, compensation, culture, eating disorders, emotional safety, health, healthy striving for excellence, image, inner critic, mental, mental health, motivation, overcommitment, perfectionism, physical health, relationships, self-acceptance, self-care, suicide 4 Comments

Why trying to be perfect is sabotaging your relationships, making you sick, and holding your happiness hostage. This book is included in our Free Book listing. Charges below are for shipping ONLY (Media Mail, continental US). Description of the contents of this book follow links for shipping. Use your credit card or PayPal account to…

Preventing Bullying in the Digital Age

By Amy WilliamsJanuary 29, 2015January 29, 2015 Counselors, Cultural Changes, Educators, General Interest, Health and Safety, Increasing Positivity, Parents, Problem solving, Social and Emotional Growth, Taking care of yourself Leave a comment

Understanding and managing cyberspace aggression Guest blogger Amy Williams shares what to watch for and how to prevent meanness in the digital age. The ripple effect of bullying can be felt across all lanes of life. Similar to raging drivers on the road, aggressive Internet users can create a threatening environment for the people around them….

Discounted Books: Cultural Issues

By Dr. Jane BluesteinMarch 7, 2014November 18, 2017 Bookstore, Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Discounted Leave a comment

Special prices on books related to our culture and world These titles include new and used books dealing with cultural and economic trends and shifts, spiritual topics, and New Age materials. All prices include shipping on US orders. (International visitors, please click here for more information.) Wow! Only one left right now!! Your shopping cart. Sale books home page. Products by…

Back to the Future?

By Dr. Jane BluesteinAugust 21, 2013December 14, 2016 Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Educators, General Interest, Schools in Society Leave a comment

Not so much, thank you! I’m out of town this week for several speaking engagements in New England. As usual, I have a rental car, a brand new Toyota with all sorts of bells and whistles that didn’t exist when I bought my last car 13 years ago. As I sat in the parking lot…

Bullying Podcast with Stan Davis

By Dr. Jane BluesteinJanuary 31, 2013August 21, 2016 Counselors, Creating community, Cultural Changes, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Podcast, School climate, Schools in Society, Social and Emotional Growth, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment

Learn what kids say works best, and what makes things worse Episode Summary: Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with author and retired therapist Stan Davis about the true value of the advice kids receive and the interventions they experience when they experience mistreatment at the hands of their peers.

Are We Still Guilty of Gender Stereotyping?

By Dr. Jane BluesteinJanuary 27, 2013February 4, 2013 Counselors, Cultural Changes, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Parents, School climate, Social and Emotional Growth, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment

A self-assessment survey for teachers, childcare workers, and others Ted, a 32-year-old math teacher, meets up with Jack, a 38-year-old PE teacher and Joyce, a 28-year-old science teacher in the hall on the first day of school. As they were discussing the recent departure of Debbie, the former school librarian, Ted suddenly notices Joan, the…