30 Important Domestic Violence Lessons To Learn From The Gabby Petito Brian Laundrie Case Photo: Youtube/Instagram J As an author and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, I’ve learned a lot about the predictable patterns of unhealthy relationships. After years of personal experiences, research, and outreach, I’ve learned to recognize the tell-tale signs of abuse. […]
Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically, they say, “It’s not me, it’s you!” When we project, we are defending ourselves against unconscious impulses or traits, either positive or negative, that we’ve denied in ourselves. Instead, we attribute them to others. Our thoughts or feelings
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That which does not kill me makes me stronger.” ~ Fredrich Nietzsche German philosopher Fredrich Nietzsche first shared these words in 1888 in his book Twilight of the Idols, and it turns out he was onto something. Today psychologists, counselors, and researchers refer to the experience of positive transformation in the wake of tragedy as
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Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times Life throws chaos at us on a regular basis—whether it’s our finances, our relationships, or our health. In the work world, around 50 percent of people are burned out in industries like health care, banking, and nonprofits, and employers spend $300 billion per year on workplace-related
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Limerence is the secret ingredient of romance. KEY POINTS People experiencing limerence release norepinephrine, dopamine, phenylethylamine, estrogen, and testosterone, creating romantic euphoria. Limerence can last up to three years if nurtured; however, limerence usually only lasts about six months. The shelf-life of limerence can be extended, keeping romantic relationships new and exciting. Source: Wendy
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Why you can’t just do it, and what to do instead You are Not Lazy or Undisciplined. You Have Internal Resistance. Dr. Jane Elliot When I was writing my Ph.D. I didn’t have bad weeks. I had bad months. The kind when each day you wake up thinking, “Today I will actually do the thing”
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Forgiving yourself is not letting yourself off the hook. Source: Pixabay Why Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself? I acknowledge that some people “forgive” themselves too easily and quickly. When they feel the tooth of remorse or the pang of regret, they let themselves off the hook. Denying their responsibility, minimizing their role,
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The Covert Narcissists Hooks: Flattery, Fantasy and Poor Me Syndrome The covert narcissist’s hooks won’t catch everyone, but they’re likely to entrap co-dependent and empathic personality types almost 100% of the time. The covert narcissist differs in some ways from their louder counterpart – the covert narcissist, who is easier to spot with their strong
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There is no greater joy than being at peace. No, no, not death. The peace referred to in this context is a state of tranquility in your mind and body. Some of you reading this probably have jobs that stress you the hell out. You wake up so early in the morning to go to
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