The New Johari Window: #10 An Appreciative Perspective on Human Interaction
How does one relate authentically with other people who face similar challenges to self? I propose that the answer, at least…
The New Johari Window: #9 Turbulence
The condition of turbulence is perhaps best described by drawing an analogy between postmodern relationships and the complex…
My Friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: VII. Cultural Differences–Honor and Aggression
Daniel Weishut, Psy.D. When referring to conflict it is inevitable to relate to issues of aggression, power and honor. The c…
The New Johari Window: #8 Unpredictability
Many relationships that could be labeled postmodern are poised on the edge of chaos. Chaos is defined here as a state of unp…
The New Johari Window #7: Complexity and the Postmodern Condition
The postmodern condition suggests that there is a critical need for discernment. We must be careful in choosing the type of …
My Friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: III. Our Friendship at a Glance
Our friendship went through all stages and periods that intercultural friendships tend to go through. …
My Friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: II. Why Study Intercultural Friendships?
[The text for this essay is taken from: Weishut, D.J.N. (2012) My friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: Challenges and opportunit…
The New Johari Window #6: Awareness of Self and the Postmodern Condition
We live in a world of complexity, uncertainty and turbulence that continues to call into question our sense of a coherent se…
My Friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: I. Challenges and Opportunities in Intercultural Friendships
Intercultural friendship can be full of challenges, but can also provide opportunities for mutual growth and be a small step…
Creating Mental Breakthroughs: Uncomfortable Conversations Can Initiate Positive Change
Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D. The following case study looks at how the leader initiating the conversation was able to break thro…