Gangs and Bullying: A Virulent Societal Plague © SueHannibal.com Bullying, whether it’s primarily emotional, physical, racial, cultural, sexually motivated or all of the above, is spreading through the world. Terrorist […]
How to Not Make Bad Decisions — Avoiding Scammers and Manipulators
This post explores the ins and outs of critical thinking, deductive reasoning and discernment, issues that should concern everyone in the voting booth, on a jury and to protect both […]
Hoarding: The Metaphors Behind the Madness
“Eric” a successful businessman in his early 50’s, came to my office burdened with a shameful secret. He reluctantly admitted that no one had been inside his home for […]
Navigating Grief and Loss
Everyone wants to know how you’re doing. The answer can vary from day to day or minute to minute. Most people don’t know what to do or say. They want to […]
Government Shutdowns: Political Extortion, Spiritual Coercion and Congressional Terrorism
“Extortion: Noun: 1) An act or instance of extorting, 2) Law, the crime of obtaining money or some other thing of value by the abuse of one’s office or authority […]
Understanding Trauma and Resilience: Why Some Veterans and Civilians Get PTS and Others Don’t
Most people know what it’s like to be traumatized. Anyone who was in a car accident for example, knows that shocked feeling and the kaleidoscope of sensory overload that ricochets […]
Anger, Injustice, Unforgiveness and Cancer
Holding anger and grudges have biological consequences. They create anxiety, a form of stress, which contributes to the stress hormones cortisol and adrenalin eroding the ability of the body to […]
New Facebook Community: Military with PTSD Out of the Kill Zone
We are announcing the launch of a new Facebook community as an international directory of resources and free or low-cost treatment for veterans and traumatized civilians who want to heal […]
Yoga is Not Against the Law in Encinitas, CA Judge Rules
One ultra-conservative Christian couple here in San Diego tried to use the legal system to force their narrow beliefs on an entire community and school system. That’s what extremist Muslims […]
Why Change is Hard: Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Have you heard the saying “people resist change?” We do resist, because an element of change is the unknown, which implies a possible lack of control. Any perception of lack […]