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AlohaSmith courses are designed to bridge the huge
gap between what we are taught and what we need to
know to be successful with relationships, wellness
and childbirth in the context of our rapidly
changing and diverse society. These courses will
provide participants with practical information,
tools, skills and exercises that promote
self-awareness, loving relationships, a
solution-focused mindset and healthier, happier and
more fulfilling lives.
My Personal Mission Statements...
 To be open, honest and
authentic in my relationships and in my work
To design and deliver
practical curriculum and services that acknowledge diversity, strengths
and wellness.
To foster self-awareness
and loving relationships for the sake of our children in our rapidly changing
and diverse world.
To continue to learn,
grow, improve, seek new information and incorporate new paradigms into
my work and way of life.
- Relationships and partners that are free from addiction, adultery and abuse are
most often "too good to leave."
- We chose our partners because we unconsciously knew that we needed to learn
what our relationship has to teach us.
- Gender inequalities that still exist in the home are, for the most part, not
malicious or intentional…just traditions and habits that need to be broken.
- We have all undergone family and gender socialization processes and often
collude to keep things the same, even though we want things to change.
- We all make mistakes and have imperfections, defenses, baggage and gifts.
- Conflict and change are inevitable in relationships, and, when managed well, can
lead to intimacy.
- Clear communication is challenging, even under the best of circumstances.
- Making changes in our relationships is a complex process that involves shifting
societal norms…it will take a lot of time and energy.
- Making any changes in our relationships, even for the better, will most likely
be stressful, particularly in the beginning stages.
- Since love is a feeling and feelings fluctuate, we need to be intentional about
creating an environment where love can flow.
- "Staying married and staying humble is a path to spiritual and psychic
wellness." -- Iris Krasnow
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