by Gayle Swift | Apr 25, 2018 | Adoption-attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Human beings are genetically programmed to desire belonging and companionship, yet life is at its core a solitary journey. In response, each of us walks through life attracting and establishing relationships and deciding who and what is important. As adoptive...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 16, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Healthy Relationships Grow from Intention and Commitment. I am meeting my fellow GIFT coaches this week in Sedona. Because we reside all across the US, we believe it is important to gather in person at least once a year. Our periodic retreats are our way of practicing...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 4, 2018 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Our last few blogs have concentrated on ways to establish and nurture deep connection within our families. Now let’s take the time to review our efforts and identify the changes that have resulted. (Notice I did not say “if” any change occurred; I...
by Gayle Swift | Sep 13, 2017 | General Discussion
Time and again we see Americans come together to help one another. In the face of disaster, we see the humanity of all and our perceptions of difference and otherness fades. When an emergency responder arrives, we don’t stop to identify their politics, race or...
by Gayle Swift | Aug 16, 2017 | Family values, General Discussion
The tragic events in Virginia this past weekend have left the entire country reeling. Violence has taken root in America at a degree never previously seen. As a country we are at a crossroads. Each and every one of us must determine how he or she will respond....
