Tag: mental-health

Wisdom Tool: 100 Attachment and Attunement Solutions (Part 2: Affirmation, Appreciation and Trust)

May 21, 2025

This list of 100 Attachment and Attunement Needs is inspired by Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Your goal with this Wisdom Tool is to identify then practice these behaviors to build “Earned Secure Attachments” and Attunement with each other (or your “neighbors”), as these behaviors yield powerful relationship and healing outcomes.   Remember, Earned Secure Attachment refers to … More Wisdom Tool: 100 Attachment and Attunement Solutions (Part 2: Affirmation, Appreciation and Trust)

Wisdom Tool: 100 Attachment and Attunement Solutions (Part 1: Emotional Safety and Presence)

May 21, 2025

This list of 100 Attachment and Attunement Needs is inspired by Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Your goal with this Wisdom Tool is to identify then practice these behaviors to build “Earned Secure Attachments” and Attunement with each other (or your “neighbors”), as these behaviors yield powerful relationship and healing outcomes.   Remember, Earned Secure Attachment refers to … More Wisdom Tool: 100 Attachment and Attunement Solutions (Part 1: Emotional Safety and Presence)

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #30: Peace

April 23, 2025

Flavor #30: Peace (Shalom; Eirene) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Peace encompasses more than the absence of conflict. The Hebrew word Shalom points to completeness, wholeness, well-being, and prosperity; a state where all aspects of life are in harmony. Similarly, the Greek term Eirene conveys tranquility and restfulness. Together, these terms illustrate that true peace … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #30: Peace

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation

April 23, 2025

Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation (Prautes) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: The Greek term Prautes, often translated as “gentleness,” embodies strength under control.  According to Aristotle, Prautes represents the mean between excessive anger and a complete lack of it, signifying the ability to express anger appropriately, at the right time, in the … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #29: Gentleness/Emotional Regulation

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior

April 21, 2025

Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior (Ra’ah; Horao; Samar; Oikodomeo; Kun; Scholazo) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence, and Significance: Skilled behavior is reflected in your ability to “paint into your reality” attentiveness, perception (#10), deep understanding (#20) and practical action (#25), which are necessary qualities to fulfill your responsibilities with wisdom, skill and … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #27: Skilled Behavior

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #21: Compassion

April 18, 2025

Flavor #21:  Compassion (Splanchnizomai; Splanchnon) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, essence, and significance: Compassion is a visceral, emotional and behavioral response that compels you to act to alleviate the suffering experience of another. The Greek term Splanchnizomai is derived from Splanchnon, which is the medical term for the internal organs in your viscera, … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #21: Compassion

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #6: Empathy

April 14, 2025

Flavor #6: Empathy (Empatheia; Hanan; Hesed) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: Empathy is the profound ability to deeply understand and share the feelings of another. In Greek, Empatheia originally denoted physical affection or passion, but in modern usage, it refers to the capacity to emotionally understand and connect deeply with … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #6: Empathy

31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #2: Love

April 13, 2025

Flavor #2: Love (Ahab; Agapao) (Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom) Meaning, Essence and Significance: In the Bible, “Love” depicts specific and focused behavior that creates self and other care, in addition to resulting in the development of profound emotional bonds with others. The Hebrew term Ahab describes deep affection and desire for closeness, evident … More 31 Flavors of Wisdom – Flavor #2: Love