by Brad Klontz, Alex Bivens, Deb Leinart, & Ted Klontz
This is a study we completed on Onsite’s equine therapy program, which was recently published in the journal “Society & Animals: The Journal of Human-Animal Studies.” In the study, participants showed significant improvements in psychological symptoms and psychological well-being following treatment. This is one of [...]
From Brad
In a previous column (TGIM: Thank Goodness it’s Monday?, February 2007), I revealed that, believe it or not, on average, we are much happier on workdays than we are on weekends or during the holidays. Unlike our typical use of free time, work provides us with opportunities to use our skills to achieve goals. [...]
From Brad
“Son, a successful relationship is really a series of successful negotiations.” I have to admit I was disappointed when my father shared with me his secret to relational success. Successful negotiations? That doesn’t sound very romantic; in fact, it sounds like hard work! Despite my initial disappointment I have learned [...]
Klontz, B.T. (2006, November). You’re not alone: Feeling guilty? Good! Kauai Business Report 12(11).
Guilt has gotten a bad name. We associate guilt with depression, heaviness, or an uncomfortable “trip” someone tries to send us on. Some of us think of guilt as a tool of manipulation used to influence, control, or suppress our beliefs and [...]
Klontz, B.T. (2006, October). What are you worth? Kauai Business Report 12(10).
Children are self-centered. They believe they are special, unique, and supremely important. They each believe that the world revolves around them. Recently, a group of children were asked what they thought was the most important thing that happened in the world within the past [...]
From Brad
Let’s face it, we all know the basics about what we need to do with money- save more, spend less than we make, stick to a budget, make a will, etc. However, more of this type of nuts-and-bolts information about money is not going to help us until we are ready to use it.
So [...]
From Brad
Financial Infidelity may be much more common than you think!
A study commissioned by Money Magazine revealed some startling statistics. In a survey of 1,001 people, over half reported that money was a sensitive topic in their households. Forty percent admitted that they have told their partner that they paid less for a purchase than [...]
From Brad
The Big Mistake = moving a significant portion of one’s wealth into or out of the market at one time in an attempt to capitalize on the next big market trend.
I have to admit it. I made the Big Mistake. It was at the tale end of the tech bubble in 2000. I had [...]
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