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Authoritarian Parenting and Polarization in Politics
Does parenting style influence how we vote? How we view the treatment of children may be connected to our choices in political candidates. I certainly do not claim to be a political analyst and I am...
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COVID-19 Stress: It’s OK to be Human
Six Mental Health Tips for Coping This is obviously a stressful, traumatic time for all, whether it is economic, medical, mental health, or family issues when on lockdown. When we experience trauma, we...
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How to Talk to Others About Coronavirus Fears
What is dismissive positivity and why is it toxic? There is a concept called dismissive positivity that has recently been popularized by a Miami-based psychotherapist named Whitney Goodman. Dismissive...
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Understanding Narcissistic Injury
Narcissists do not forgive or forget! Narcissistic injury is often widely misunderstood. Many people believe it relates to the trauma experienced by the victims of narcissists. But instead, it is what...
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Who are You Separate from your Narcissistic Relationships?
Why individuation is a key to your mental health Separation-individuation is an important aspect of becoming who you really are. In developmental psychology, it is considered key to fully becoming an...
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Mixed Emotions on Mother’s Day?
Adult children of narcissists beware! Mother’s Day is this country’s most widely observed holiday, celebrating an unassailable institution. A mother is commonly envisioned as giving herself fully to...
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6 Steps to Self-Acceptance
It's the gift to give yourself this season. ‘Tis the season for gift giving. It’s also the time of year when people ask you what gifts you want this holiday season. As you think about what you might...
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Should You Take Your Narcissistic Parent to Family Therapy?
In cases of severe narcissism, therapy may play out in one of these 5 ways. If you grew up with a narcissistic parent, you may still be thinking you can fix or change the relationship in some way so...
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How to Become More Empathetic
Tips for offering the gift of empathy In a world where many of us feel less connected to one another, giving and receiving empathy is more important than ever. We all yearn to be truly heard and...
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How to Deal with Parental Narcissism During the Holidays
Ten tips to help you maintain your authentic self If you come from a narcissistic family, meaning a family led by a mother or father who is a narcissist, you are probably starting to either dread the...
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