Personality theories aim to understand, describe, and explain the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up personality. These theories provide insights into how
During the 1970s, Pia Mellody observed a growing number of clients linking dysfunctional, abusive family backgrounds in their childhood to codependent behaviors in adulthood. These
The stress response is a crucial survival mechanism that exists in most mammals and has contributed to the survival of humans for hundreds of thousands
What is Narcissism and NPD? Narcissism is a complex personality trait that is often misunderstood as selfishness or grandiosity. Narcissists often display pretentious behavior, belittle
Relational trauma is a complex and often misunderstood form of trauma that can deeply affect an individual’s emotional well-being and life-long interpersonal relationships. Understanding the
Compassion fatigue, also known as empathy fatigue, often affects individuals in caregiving, healthcare, or other professions involving frequent exposure to others’ stress, trauma, and suffering.
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a situation where an individual experiences two or more distinct medical or psychological conditions simultaneously. It often
Codependency is when each person involved in a relationship is emotionally, physically, spiritually, or mentally reliant on the other. A codependent relationship can exist in
Trauma can profoundly impact a person’s life, and your support can make a significant difference in their healing process. However, supporting a loved one recovering
How the concept of resilience can inform our understanding of families as complex systems When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, who are undergoing
Understanding substance use disorder in the workplace In the modern world, many of us will spend an enormous percentage of our lives at our workplaces.
“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfection is not about healthy achievement and growth.” ~ Brene Brown Perfectionism is
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