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Legislative Update Winter 2019
Here’s some info to update you on where our legislative effort stands as of February 2019. In 2018, we were working with then Assemblymember James Skoufis to put forth a consumer protection bill. After...
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Self-help Lite?
Recently, I discussed the idea of seeking in times of uncertainty. I want to dive further into something I alluded to in that post, something I’m going to call “self-help lite.” Traditional Self-Help...
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The Myth of Positivity
Positivity, or positive thinking, is a theme that has been prominent in the self-help realm for a long while. Norman Vincent Peale’s “The Power of Positive Thinking,” published in 1952, is regularly...
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Positively Negative? More thoughts on Positive Thinking
After reading Jean’s blog post on positivity and Dr. Glenn Doyle’s thoughtful reflections on the subject, I was reminded of Barbara Ehrenreich’s 2009 book, “Brightsided: How the Relentless Promotion of...
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Why NXIVM is More than Just an Unbelievable Story
The trial of NXIVM guru/founder, Keith Raniere, began this month. He is accused of numerous charges including racketeering, extortion, possession of child pornography, and having sex with a minor. The...
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When a Teacher Breaks the Trust: Tony Robbins
Self-help’s Bad Week It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the self-help industry. The trial of NXIVM’s leader began. NXIVM is the Upstate NY leadership organization turned cult that has been in the...
View ArticleHow does the Changing Season affect You?
Much like the sense of renewal the New Year brings, the change of any season tends to spark something in many of us. For anyone in school, or with kids in school (like me!), it’s a shift into new...
View ArticleKirby Jam 2019!
Ten years ago, on October 8, 2009, the voices of Kirby Brown, James Shore, and Liz Neuman were silenced due to the reckless hubris of one self-proclaimed guru. Going to the Spiritual Warrior retreat to...
View ArticleDr. Doyle on Gurus who Oversell Themselves
One of our good friends at SEEK, Dr. Glenn Doyle, recently wrote about being cautious with leaders, gurus, teachers, who “oversell” themselves by claiming they have THE SOLUTION for everyone’s...
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10 Years Later–Remembering Kirby
Ten years ago today, around 60 people sat in a sweat lodge in Sedona, Arizona. They had not eaten or drank much over the previous two days. They hadn’t slept much in the previous 4 days. They had been...
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Interview with SEEK’s New Board Member: Dr. Glenn Doyle (Part I)
The 10 Year anniversary of Kirby, James Shore, and Liz Neuman’s deaths just passed. We continue the work of SEEK Safely, ever expanding and adapting to a changing self-help industry. With that in mind,...
View ArticleInterview with Dr. Glenn Doyle (Part II)
The other day, we introduced our new Board Member for SEEK Safely, Dr. Glenn Doyle. If you haven’t already, check out Part I, then come back here for more of Dr. Doyle’s story! In this second part of...
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Gratitude: A Starter Guide
You may have seen me post about embracing the winter the other day on our Instagram or Facebook pages. One of our commenters connected this idea to gratitude, an appropriate reflection for this month...
View ArticleGrieving through the Holidays
The holiday season is challenging for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This is especially true if the loss has been untimely, sudden, traumatic, or one’s own child. The air crackles with...
View ArticleGinny on GutwiZdom Radio Show
Ginny was the guest on an episode of GutwiZdom, a radio show “about life, business, and succeeding in both,” hosted by Deirdre Koppelman. On this episode, “When Help Harms,” she explains what happened...
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Gratitude & Appreciating the Ordinary
A few years ago, I’d written on my personal blog about my effort to appreciate small, ordinary moments. I think this is really at the heart of gratitude. We often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to...
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Giving Tuesday 2019
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving (and Black Friday/Cyber Monday consumer madness), has become known as “Giving Tuesday.” This explanation on daysoftheyear.com describes the event as “a day that [is] all...
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Our Red Flags in Action
One of our earliest goals at SEEK Safely was to put together a list of “Red Flags“–things to look for when consuming a self-help resource that tell you the resource may not be safe. We share these Red...
View Article2019 Self-Help Year in Review
At the end of the year, many of us like to reflect on what has happened over the course of the past 12 months. Hence all the year in review countdowns, lists, etc. At SEEK, we’re curious about your...
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Defining your Self-improvement Needs
The New Year is officially under way. Did you set resolutions, goals or intentions for 2020? And if so, are you seeking any outside sources to help you achieve these goals? A motivational book, an app...
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