Helping someone who is experiencing abuse is not always easy. You can focus on providing support by offering a safe and judgment-free space, being patient, and letting them know they are not alone.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs & faculty. According to Buffy Smith, Dean of Dougherty Family College and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. With so much emphasis on being an empathetic leader these ...

When we think of young adults, we think of the thrill associated with firsts. First car, first roommate, first kiss, first apartment, first job. We like to imagine adolescents blossoming into ...

Think back to the last time you were struggling at work. If you chose to share your distress with a colleague, to whom did you turn? Many of us intuitively look to our colleagues who have experienced ...

Estrangement from family can be an incredibly isolating and painful experience. For those who have chosen to distance themselves from their family, the loss can extend beyond immediate relatives, ...

Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the ...

You can support a loved one with a chronic health condition in various ways, including helping with practical needs, providing emotional support, or supporting their caregiver. Some practical ways to ...

People attend a vigil near the scene where a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 27, 2025. Reporter The Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver on Saturday was meant to be a ...

Beth Mitchneck and Stephanie A. Goodwin suggest some simple ways academic administrators can support faculty whose research and teaching are under threat. Last month was a very dark month for higher ...