Support even when Standing Alone
We all need a support team – to cheer us on, pick us up when we struggle and celebrate with us.
Family
Biel #Metoo Tragedy I: Questions and Concerns
Recently news about a well-known business man in Biel, accused and convicted of having had repeated inappropriate sexual contact with one of the interns under his supervision, shocked the Biel community. Unfortunately, it is not the first, nor the last such case, and raises several issues which I think are important to address for ourselves […]
Letting in the Positive vs Practicing for Tragedy and Disappointment
How often have you been in a situation that you “should’ve” been enjoying but found yourself tensing up or imagining how it could go wrong? Ironically it is not only fear of things not-working out that can paralyze us in life, we can also feel just as threatened by when things go well!
Non-Violent Communication (NVC): Upcoming Workshop
We all want some form of connection. Communication is one of the key ways we connect with others. Being able to give and receive form the core gifts of connection. When we are able to have our needs met in our connections it is so powerful and affirming. Yet these gifts often get lost… in […]
Child Care Part 2: What are the options?
I will try to provide a brief description of the key services in Switzerland with at least one local example from the Biel area. Keep in mind differences do exist between urban and rural areas. Child care options vary in the level of structure, frequency, length and cost. Services fall into roughly 2 categories: 1. […]
Swiss Child Care Services Part 1: It takes a village…
Moving to a new country means not just learning a new language, a new place, and new culture. It also often entails leaving behind our support networks. This is particularly difficult for families, who may be juggling new jobs, new climates, learning new languages while trying to parent in a different cultural context.