Tag Archives: Relationships

Why We Set Boundaries

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Alena Schaim

People sometimes tell me that they hate conflict, and so setting boundaries is difficult for them. In reality, learning to set boundaries is perfect for the person who wants to avoid conflict because it prevents conflict from arising or becoming … Continue reading →

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Learning to Live Courageously

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Alena Schaim

Life takes courage. It takes courage to talk with that person you have a crush on and takes even more courage to stick with it when things get tough. Raising children and suddenly being responsible for another life takes courage. … Continue reading →

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Without the Myth of Random Violence

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Alena Schaim

Violence is seldom random.  Like all behaviors, violent behavior follows patterns that can be observed.  Once understood, these patterns can be prepared for.  I highly recommend the book, The Gift of Fear, in which the author Gavin de Becker breaks … Continue reading →

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Cultivating the “How Dare You?”

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Alena Schaim

After my IMPACT class, I went from being complacent about my boundaries being crossed to a feeling of “How dare you?!”  I felt incredulous that anyone would take from me something that is mine by right.  Whether it was my … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Anger

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Alena Schaim

Just as we don’t want to live in fear, looking over our shoulder constantly, most of us don’t want to live a life of anger. For years, I hung onto my anger as if it could protect me. I felt … Continue reading →

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Self Defense is for Lovers

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Alena Schaim

After my first IMPACT class that was so life-changing, I talked everyone’s ear off about it, including my sister’s. I talked about what was taught, revelations about how my relationships were changing, and how I was coming to see myself … Continue reading →

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