The wound of being ‘too intense’ What is Toxic Family Dynamics? Toxic Family Dynamics come in various forms and can damage a child’s development in visible and invisible ways. Some of the toxic family dynamics that sensitive/ intense children can get locked into include: Having depressed or emotionally blank parents, having controlling parents, enmeshment, having […]
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If you’ve ever felt uneasy around a person who didn’t seem to consider your boundaries, you know how disorienting it can be. Today, Dr. Monica Johnson discusses seven warning signs that a person might be a predator. There is no way to tell at a glance if someone is a predator. But if
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Do you have trouble with interpersonal relationships? Have you been told you’re a bit too harsh, critical, intense, or overbearing? This week, the Savvy Psychologist will help you focus on a communication skill designed to help you have more effective communication in your relationships. You know I love a good acronym. This week,
GIVE More to Your Relationships with Effective Communication by Dr Monica Johnson Read More »
An increasing number of workers fear their jobs will be replaced by robots….and they will be. Robots don’t get bored, need vacations, have kids to be driven to football practice or sick family members, and make less careless errors. We will more than likely see fewer humans hired for such jobs as food preparers and
Robots, Replacements, and Reinvention by Dr Nancy Irwin Read More »
Why Do Narcissists Date Younger Women? When self-esteem enhancement is the main goal, a younger woman is the answer. KEY POINTS Narcissistic men often choose to date much younger attractive women because they view them as status-enhancers. A younger woman is more likely to be impressed by a narcissist than a woman his own
Why Do Narcissists Date Younger Women? by Dr. Elinor Greenberg, Ph.D Read More »
Imagine this scenario: You and your ex broke up about a year ago. You’ve dated a couple of people since then, but you can’t help comparing them to your ex — and they always come up short. In fact, you still think about your ex all the time (with some social media stalking thrown in
How to Stop Thinking About Your Ex — and Move on for Good Dr. Terri Orbuch Read More »
8 Common Myths About Intimate Relationships Dynamics saw repeatedly in struggling couples. The many ways that people seek, build or destroy their relationships, never cease to captivate me. After more than four decades and a hundred thousand plus hours of observing these interactions, I am still intrigued. There are many relationship behaviors that
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KEY POINTS When ending a relationship with someone who has a demonstrated need for revenge, be prepared for them to turn on you. Due to the nonphysical nature of smear campaigns, most protection orders cannot offer much protection. Disengaging and choosing what to defend against will decrease the likelihood of things escalating with a vengeful
5 Steps to Surviving a Narcissist’s Smear Campaign By Kaytee Gillis LCSW-BACS Read More »
Do a quick internet search for narcissism and you’re likely to find thousands of articles and accounts of dealing with a narcissist and they’re almost always male. It would be easy to assume that narcissism is a common, uniquely male trait. However, like other mental health issues, narcissism is not unique to one gender. And,
Signs You Might Be Dealing with A Female Narcissist By Babita Spinelli LP Read More »
What your teenager needs to know. A good sex education teaches the difference between sex and sexuality. It also teaches respect for oneself and others. Teens need to know the risks of unprotected sex and how to make responsible, life-affirming choices. Source: Chaay-Tee/Shutterstock In the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of the Roe
Sex Education in a Post-Roe World Dr. Kathy Mc Coy Read More »
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