A quick tip for when you are a bystander during conflict at work. Picture the following scenario: Tim and Rena have very different personalities and are often at odds while working. They do not express themselves well with each other. Rena will occasionally discuss the situation with Jennifer. During this conversation, Jennifer asks Rena “”What [...]

I’ve had people come into my office and tell me they have no coping skills. “Hogwash!” I tell them. “You are here and you have clothes on. You must have some kind of coping skills.” Be sure to honor the skills, abilities and resources that are presented to you in your life by being aware [...]

Take a risk. Today, tomorrow, this month, this year. I’ve written a fictional book about a social worker in child protection. I have a letter on my wall in front of my desk from the William Morris Agency. It reads: Dear Kelly Karius Thank you very much for your letter. I have now had the [...]

I frequently hear people tell me they don’t have conflict. I don’t protest when I hear it. But I do always question it in my mind. Really? No conflict at all? Really? I view conflict as something that you experience everyday. I have conflict. Yes. Even me with all my tools and skills. Conflict exists [...]

I did the Ask Sharifah radio show on June 25, 2009. And I’m thrilled! Following that, I’m going to be doing an online seminar called “Managing the New Normal,” which focuses on life after divorce, co-parenting, new relationships and conflict management. Which brings me to wondering about how people feel about attending teleseminars and teleclasses. [...]

I had a random thought one day, and tweeted it: A whole industry can be created out of fixing other people’s mistakes. The thing got retweets and replies. I was asked if there was a link to check out! So it was perhaps more than a random thought. Perhaps I’d just had a meaningful unrecognizable [...]

Managing the New Normal – Online Divorce Seminar Investment: $40.00/session, $150.00/4 sessions Time: Mondays – 5:00 p.m. CST. Although the sessions are numbered, participants may enter the rotation of sessions as space is available. These sessions are kept small for maximum benefit of participants. Waiting lists may apply. Register early to save your space. This [...]