It’s Okay Not To Be Ok: 4 Ways to Handle Burn Out and Exhaustion
It has been two years since my article, 10 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong During a Pandemic was published in Psychology Today. In ways it seems like yesterday, but also [read more]
It Really Isn’t Me, It’s You: Spotting High Conflict Personalities and Emotional Immaturity
As stated in my previous article, researchers have found that personality disorders (high-conflict personalities) are more common than previously thought. One common feature of high-conflict personalities is that they [read more]
Stop the Drama! 5 Things You Need to Know When Dealing with Emotionally Difficult People
Dealing with Emotional Dramas: 5 Things You Need to Know Personality Disorders are more common than previously thought by mental health professionals. The prevalence of disturbed personalities (e,g., Narcissistic, [read more]
Your Rights In A Relationship: Dealing with Boundary Violators
It is very challenging to interact with those with difficult or pathological personalities. Historically, psychologists have espoused the ideology that patients are in charge of their own emotions. If someone [read more]
How Much Is Enough? Estrangement in Toxic Families
Please read my latest article in Psychology Today regarding estrangement. Although there is a lack of research literature regarding family cut-offs (not speaking to family members such as siblings, children, [read more]
What Lies Beneath: Toxic Family Members
Please read my latest article in Psychology Today. This topic is regarding interpersonal violence in your family and what you can do about it. Dangerous Family Members and Harmful Behaviors [read more]
What Are Personal Boundaries and Why Are They Important?
It is essential to have personal boundaries to have healthy relationships. Personal Boundaries are important because you set basic guidelines of how you want to be treated. The problem [read more]
