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Managing relationships with Narcissistic Personalities When Going No Contact With a Narcissist Is Not an Option I think it is important to preface with a few points to consider before reading this. Narcissistic personalities (NP's) and Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are very different, although you may have seen them used interchangeably. Everyone has narcissistic personality traits. These are the behaviors/thoughts/feelings that reflect a sense of self importance. T

Working as an eating disorder therapist and a therapist who works with teenagers, body image is something that I talk about almost on a daily basis. Here are 7 ways to start working towards positive body image. Body image is how one perceives their body and it can be a positive or negative view. How we view our bodies and the positive or negative thoughts we may experience towards them happens for a number of reasons. The most common reason I hear for a negative body image i

Overthinking is not a flaw, it is often a protective response shaped by stress and past experiences. Learn the 6 signs you’re an overthinker and how trauma-informed support can help your mind feel safer and more settled.

If you're unfamiliar with gaslighting, it's more common than you may think and can be difficult to spot in the early stages, but there are certain warning signs you can look out for. This blog is here to help you understand what gaslighting is, identify the signs, as well as what to do if you think you're being gaslighted. What is Gaslighting? We hear the term frequently: "You are Gaslighting me!" "That's Gaslighting!" "You are being Gaslighted!" So what does it mean, exactly

When disrespected or hurt by others, do you become angry with yourself instead? Have you ever been confronted about the chronic use of sarcasm? Do you remain silent for long periods of time, and then suddenly shout and scream? If one or more of the previous ring true, Congratulations! You're a human being experiencing what it's like to be seen and heard in an emotionally supercharged world. At any given time while engaged in a social setting, we can find ourselves operating o

In short: Codependency is a pattern of putting other people's needs, moods, and approval ahead of your own to the point that you lose touch with yourself. It often starts as a way to stay safe in childhood. Breaking free involves noticing the pattern, setting boundaries, rebuilding your sense of self, and getting support. (Updated October 2026) Do you feel like you're always putting others first? Do you feel like you can never do anything right unless you're pleasing someone

In short: Feeling guilty after setting a healthy boundary is common, especially if you grew up learning that your needs came last. The guilt usually signals that you are doing something unfamiliar, not something wrong. Naming the feeling, checking it against the facts, and practicing small boundaries helps the guilt ease over time. (Updated October 2026) Congratulations! If you’re reading this you have probably started working on setting healthy boundaries in your life. You’r