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Telehealth as an alternative to in person psychotherapy sessions.

Telehealth as a way to access healthcare during these uncertain times.

Keeping and building healthy habits.

Building healthy habits that last.

Narcissism and depression

Great article about the link between depression and narcissism. The article also differentiates the differences between vulnerable narcissism and grandiose narcissism and how depression manifests itself with each type.

How did your parents influence you?

10 ways parenting influences people well into adulthood.

Do you suppress your emotions?

The disadvantage(s) of denying, not feeling, not dealing with or not processing your emotions…

Do you tolerate one-sided relationships?

I intermittently post about attachment styles and how they manifest in relationships. Here is some more information about having an anxious tendency and how it can impact you.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Eating healthy and exercising are very important to one’s overall wellness. Just like with anything else, even the most well-intended behaviors can be taken to extremes and become obsessive.

“Dry January?”

Many people assess their personal goals, professional goals, health/wellness, which can include alcohol use/abuse at the beginning of a new year. Here are some articles to help your resolve to either not drink altogether, have a “dry January”, or perhaps drink less.

New Year intentions!

Set intentions for 2020 and really do them!

Getting through the holidays.

Holidays can be a wonderful time of year for some and they can also be a difficult time of year for others. Here are some ways to manage holiday stress and family issues.