Sabrina Grover, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
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Co-authored Articles (28)
How to
Run Away Intelligently
Running away from home, while it sounds liberating and glamorous, is not fun. You'll be sleeping on the street, scrounging for food, and life certainly won't be easy. That being said, sometimes a home situation is so bad...
How to
Keep a Straight Face
Keeping a straight face when you're trying not to laugh or give away how you're feeling can be really tough. Try to control your face by preventing a smile from spreading across it. You can also distract yourself if you'...
How to
Stop Speaking So Loudly
Do people tell you that you are loud? Does this annoy them or you? Are you insecure about the sound of your voice? Everyone wants to be heard, but raising your voice isn’t always the best approach. If you ever find...
How to
Become a Quiet Person
Being a talkative person is okay, but actively listening to others is also important. Some situations, such as school and work meetings, may require you to be quiet for long periods of time. Being quieter can help you dr...
How to
Ignore Someone
Ignoring someone can be tough, especially if you can't stop running into the person you're trying to avoid, or if that person keeps trying to talk to you and doesn't get the memo. But if you really want to ignore someone...
How to
Keep Your Mouth Shut
At some point, not knowing when to stop talking might get you in trouble. Whether you're in the office, talking with friends, or in class, learning when to be silent is a valuable skill. You'll give others the chance to ...
10 Fulfilling Ways to Pray for Your Enemies
In Matthew 5:44, Jesus says to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” That’s way easier said than done, though. How are you supposed to pray for someone who has hurt you badly and done awful thin...
How to
Run Away from an Abusive Home
You deserve to feel safe. If you feel trapped by an abusive spouse, parent, or family member, running away and finding a safe space may be the only option. If all other attempts to resolve the situation calmly and peacef...
8 Simple Strategies to Prevent You From Worrying About Your Adult Child
Ease your worries about your child by giving them space, practicing mindfulness, and journaling When you’re a parent, it’s common to worry about your child as they are growing up. But when they make the transition to...
How to Have a Happy Life Without Any Family
Discover ways to overcome a lack of family support in your lifeIf you feel like you have no family (or no supportive family), that lonely feeling can be overwhelming—on the bright side, other people have been in your s...
How to
Think of Quick Witted Comebacks
Have you ever been in an argument in which your reputation among friends or colleagues might change, depending upon your ability to fling a quick comeback at someone who has insulted or outwitted you? Or, in lower-stake...
How to
Get Subtle Revenge on Your Enemies
In our lives we have all been on a roller coaster, whether it is in our teenage years or in our adulthood years. There has been a point in our lives when we have fallen out with friends that we were really close to or br...
How to
Deal with a Toxic Roommate
Do you feel drained after talking to your roommate? A toxic roommate might be overbearing, manipulative, dramatic, or inconsiderate—which aren’t great qualities to have when you share a home together. Fortunately, by...
How to
Deal With Enemies
Enemies and haters can be annoying and their comments and insults can upset you. Learning how to deal with it includes facing your own projected fears and seeing the human being in the other person.
What Does Constant Rejection Do to a Person?
Getting rejected is a normal part of life—it will happen to everyone at some point. But when it feels like you get rejected all the time, you might start to wonder what those rejections are doing to you and if it’s n...
How to
Work on a Suicide Hotline
Working on a suicide hotline is important, serious work that can truly make a difference in someone’s life. While you will receive thorough training before you ever take your first call, remember that one of the most v...
How to
Deal with Annoying Roommates
Living with roommates isn’t easy, especially when it seems like they’re doing everything they can to get on your nerves. Talking to your roommates and setting some ground rules can really help you relax in your livin...
How to Tell if He Wants to Date You Exclusively
Learn to recognize the hints that he wants you all to himselfIn those first few months of dating someone new, everything is exciting and romantic and fun…and ''confusing''! You think this guy might be ''the one''—but...
How to Know Your Enemies (And Deal With Them)
Psychological methods and behavioral cues to detect your enemies Enemies are the people out there who drain your energy, keep you from succeeding, or actively undermine your ability to grow. This is why it’s so importa...
Can Enemies Become Friends? How to Mend Your Relationship
Easy ways you can turn your relationship back aroundThere are lots of reasons someone might feel like an enemy. It’s possible that you’ve hurt each other in the past, or you might be really competitive with each othe...
