Learn to recognize the textbook patterns of narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths to protect yourself and those you love from being abused Master manipulators act in patterned and predictable steps. Through their twisted lens, the world is their chessboard and people are pawns to be used and abused. If we know what to watch for, we’ll…
Many icks, on reflection, are just harmless “nicks.” THE BASIC Source: Photo by Polina Zimmerman / Pexels The ick is giving me the ick. In a world of trending dating terminology, “the ick” has proven surprisingly enduring. Headlines like “Three Ways to Combat the Ick” or “Got the Ick?” continue to flood social media. On TikTok, there are…
In mental health, how we present ourselves professionally makes a big difference. Whether you’re introducing yourself to clients, writing for the public, or collaborating with peers, the credentials that follow your name matter. But with so many abbreviations — PhD, PsyD, LP, LCP and more — it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of…
No one is exempt from narcissistic projection, not even their children. It often comes as a shock to people who have children with pathological narcissists how easily some of them abandon their children. Many narcissistic parents have an emotionally immature worldview. They see the world in terms of “good” or “bad”, “black” and “white”, “wrong”…
Unfaithful partners who don’t feel guilt don’t behave differently. Many cheating spouses express high levels of marital satisfaction. Physical absence is a more reliable indicator of infidelity than affection or emotion. Source: Image by Надин Ш from Pixabay I have previously written about spotting red flags of infidelity,[i] whether it “just happens,”[ii] and whether infidelity is satisfying for the straying partner.[iii] One…
I want to talk about an important psychological aspect to fitness and its impact on outcomes. This will also hold true for anything you will do in your life that you are working towards in terms of reaching your fitness goals – or any goals. It’s important for business owners and educators. Literally everyone! It’s called trust….
Domestic violence hotlines in America receive an average of more than 20,000 phone calls each day. Now, with COVID-19 adding extra stressors to family systems, many cities have reported an increase in domestic violence incidents. How to Help a Loved One Who is Being Abused? Abuse crosses into all segments of society, with victims of every age,…
Key points: Source: Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay Some couples are uniquely in tune with each other’s stress. Able to read each other like a mood ring, they are well-equipped to respond to negative emotion in a positive way—whether that’s offering affirmation, validation, or unconditional love. Research reveals the value of responding to a partner’s stressors—particularly early…
There are many effective strategies to reduce your grocery costs. Here are some of the best hacks, from planning ahead to smart shopping habits: 1. Master Your Meal Planning and Lists 2. Shop Smarter and Strategically 3. Change Your Cooking and Eating Habits 4. Understand When to Shop