June 22, 2016

Why criminal justice should be part of fostering public health

  Last Monday, June 13, 2016, as part of the work I do with Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform, I had the pleasure of sitting on […]
May 20, 2016

Career Coaching FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding career coaching appointments with Dr. Harrison. What Can I Expect From A Career Coaching Appointment? Mentoring sessions follow a […]
May 10, 2016

VISIBLE: LGBTQ PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DIASPORA

You may remember when Caitlyn Jenner made her transition and came out to the world, I did several radio shows and print articles praising her for […]
May 4, 2016

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Authentic Success

Alrighty, today I started Chapter 8 which is interestingly titled "Authentic Success."  I'm only two paragraphs in and already looking forward to what's coming next.  I […]
April 25, 2016

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Downside of Criticism

For this pearl, I'm quoting directly from the book Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings, albeit in excerpts.  The chapter on […]
April 22, 2016

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Praise Effort, Not Intelligence or the End Result

Ok, this was a big one for me.  I think I do a good job of praising effort but I am totally guilty of praising intelligence.  […]
April 19, 2016

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Getting Out of the Way

I'm on Chapter 5 of this fantastic book and it just keeps getting better. As I come across the pearls, I'm writing these quick blogs to […]
April 14, 2016

B.R.E.A.T.H.E.

B.R.E.A.T.H.E..  Calm-down.  Just take a deep breath.  That's it.  Count to 5 and just B.R.E.A.T.H.E. How many times have we used this strategy to calm ourselves […]
April 10, 2016

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: 3 Core Concepts

As my sons quickly approach the tweener years, I am constantly looking for resources to support our goal of raising thoughtful, caring, self-sufficient children with healthy […]