DemocracyWhen we think of democracy, it is important to keep in mind the concept of “all one team,” which includes the following concepts: • A group of people working together • With complementary skills • Committed to a common purpose • With...
Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence can be defined as our ability to identify a wide variety of emotional states in ourselves and others, to express our feelings in words and to respond to the emotions of others with patience and empathy. Research shows that...
Self-DeterminationThe New Year represents a new beginning, a fresh start, and 365 opportunities to change ourselves for the better. We feel a sense of hope. Our commitment to Sanctuary calls us to honor and practice self-determination, which encourages us to exercise...
SafetyThe holidays are a joyous time, but they can also be stressful. With family parading in and out of town, dinner parties, and the pressure to come up with extra money for gifts, we can begin to feel frazzled and emotional. Fall is a good time to review and update...
LossWhen you think of loss, a lot of times you think of the passing of a loved one or perhaps the loss of something material, but in reality any time a change occurs in your life, so does loss. Loss can be a challenging thing to face, but the S.E.L.F. model is a...
Open CommunicationIn most workplace cultures, we are expected to leave our personal lives at the door. Your work-life is your work-life, your home-life is your home-life, and the two don’t mix. Our Sanctuary commitment to Open Communication turns this cultural...
