Dr. Tracy Hutchinson’s Blog
Signs of Mentally Strong People: Why Some Break and Why Some Flourish
Part I of II. Mentally strong and resilient people overcome adversities in their lives, learn valuable lessons, and often become enlightened by seemingly impossible setbacks. The study of [read more]
Dealing With High Conflict Personalities: Reasoning With The Unreasonable
It is essential to understand if the person you are dealing with has the emotional maturity to have a healthy adult relationship. These guidelines can help navigate difficult, [read more]
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 [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 [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., [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 [read more]
