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The Dangers of Sexual Gaslighting By Dr. David W. Wahl Ph.D.

The Dangers of Sexual Gaslighting By Dr. David W. Wahl Ph.D

How this form of psychological abuse involves dangerous risks and relationships.   KEY POINTS Sexual gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse; it can involve physical sexual risk and harm. Sexual gaslighting is used by a manipulating partner to have their partner question their sexual reality. Responding to sexual gaslighting requires direct engagement and may […]

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What to Do When Someone Pushes Your Boundaries by Dr.Shawn M. Burn Ph.D.

When faced with someone that resists your boundaries, these strategies may help.   Good mental health requires boundaries—setting limits on what we do for others, and how much we’ll allow them to disrespect us. “Boundary-pushing” can involve ignoring or testing our boundaries, and trying to manipulate us into relaxing our boundaries. There are ways to

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Why It's So Important That Breakups Include a Digital Break by Wendy L. Patrick J.D. Ph.D

Why It’s So Important That Breakups Include a Digital Break by Wendy L. Patrick J.D. Ph.D

After a breakup, the property is often reclaimed, retrieved, or redistributed. But not always. Sometimes, custody is shared: of children, pets—and digital subscriptions. But should online access survive offline romance? Abusive partners may abuse shared passwords. Sharing online passwords is viewed by some couples as a meaningful step in a growing romance. Because not all

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Don't Ignore Negative Behaviors in Sons by Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers

Don’t Ignore Negative Behaviors in Sons by Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers

Parents should do the opposite when they hear: “Don’t worry, he’ll be fine.”   KEY POINTS Parents may attribute their child’s mental health symptoms to phases of adolescence. Society often holds rigid gender stereotypes that expect boys to be tough. We dismiss boys’ actions that don’t fit the narrow definition of what it means to

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Embracing Your Life Journey: The Key of Self-Compassion by Dr. Carla Manly

Embracing Your Life Journey: The Key of Self-Compassion by Dr. Carla Manly

  Embracing Your Life Journey: The Key of Self-Compassion by Dr. Carla Manly Are you hard on yourself? Do you find that you judge your progress or pace if life?? Is your inner voice telling you that you?re not ?there? yet?but that you should be? ?If this sounds familiar, now?s the perfect moment to pause to

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Intrusive Thoughts & Unwanted Memories After Narcissistic Abuse By Dr. Rhonda Freeman

Intrusive Thoughts & Unwanted Memories After Narcissistic Abuse By Dr. Rhonda Freeman

Intrusive thoughts can take a couple of forms after a narcissistic relationship; they can be either positive or negative. In this article, I’m going to focus on the negative intrusive thoughts. These are the painful, distressing, involuntary memories associated with the trauma of the relationship. I find intrusive thoughts particularly tough, because they do not require any triggers for

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What It Really Means to Take Care of Yourself By Dr. Ilene Cohen

What It Really Means to Take Care of Yourself By Dr. Ilene Cohen

What It Really Means to Take Care of Yourself Why It’s Not All About Massages and Green Juices Real self-care probably isn’t what you think it is. It isn’t all about escaping and relaxing. Although it pays off for your wellbeing in the long run, in the present, self-care can be a hard thing to

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