No one is immune to troubles. People will disappoint. Circumstances can take unexpected, wicked turns. Differences can’t seem to be reconciled. People you once deemed safe can prove anything but…
Continue readingComplex trauma arises from a history of being deprived of healthy ingredients due to ongoing impositions of unhealthy patterns. Tim is an expert on the topic and brings his decades…
Continue readingWhenever you disagree with a narcissist, you will predictably encounter arguing contrarian responses. Being highly controlling and adversarial, they are an ugly argument waiting to happen. It’s just what they…
Continue readingIt’s quite normal to wish for satisfaction in your life. Naturally you want to feel gratified by your circumstances, your accomplishments, and your successes. You want relationships that feel safe. …
Continue readingNarcissists want to keep you feeling off-balance, which means it is essential for you to stay focused on the ingredients of a meaningful life: dignity, respect, civility, love, goodness, calm…
Continue readingDoes the narcissist care about you? It all depends on how we define caring. If it means having a craving or desire, then yes, they care about keeping you around…
Continue readingDr. C has an engaging discussion with Dr. Thais Gibson who discusses the dismissive avoidant attachment style. She explains there is a distinct difference between someone who has a history…
Continue readingAre you an analytical thinker? Do you have well-conceived ideas about a meaningful life? Have you pondered on how to apply wisdom in common circumstances? Do you live with purpose,…
Continue readingResearch related to psychosocial development identifies trust as the foundational ingredient that impacts all other aspects of socialization. With trust intact, individuals feel psychologically safe. They are freed to connect…
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