What To Do (And How to Understand) When You Love Someone With Recurrent Depression
Patricia brought her husband, Dan, into therapy a couple of years ago, ”Can you try to help him understand what it feels like to have depression? He thinks I could stop the cycle if I was more positive, or exercised more.” Patricia worked at a huge church, where...325 SelfWork: Why You Might Be Blind to The Warning Signs of Narcissism
Today we’re focusing on what mental or emotional issues are connected with being drawn into relationship with someone with narcissistic traits, missing the warning signs that others might sense or see. We’ll briefly cover the different types of narcissism; you can...Finding Your Purpose and Living It (aka “The Best Valentines Gift You Can Give Yourself”)
In the second grade, I was elected “Valentine Queen” of my class. I wore a glittery paper crown all day long and dreamed of future ascensions. Miss Pine Bluff. Miss Arkansas. Miss America. I remember the heady happiness that seeped inside me, wondering...324 SelfWork: How to Make and Keep Friends: A Conversation with Marisa Franco, Author of Platonic
So much research and time and thought goes into romantic love. But what about platonic love – aka friendship? I loved Marisa Franco’s new book entitled Platonic and this interview is one of my favorites. I especially honor when she describes friendships as being the...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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