The Psychological Traps That Keep You Stuck in a Toxic Relationship
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAPS THAT KEEP YOU STUCK IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP By Kristin Davin, Psy.D. Leaving a toxic relationship is never as simple as just walking away. Even when you…
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Family of 4 Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide on Son’s Graduation Day
FAMILY OF 4 FOUND DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE ON SON’S GRADUATION DAY The Nebraska State Patrol announced that a man is believed to have killed his wife and two children…
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Anger Management Class Can Help Any Man – Even Jeff Spicoli
ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS CAN HELP ANY MAN – EVEN JEFF SPICOLI By Dr. Kurt Smith, LMFT, LPCC, AFC Who would have thought that Jeff Spicoli, the stoned surfer from the…
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Gaslighting, Guilt, and Control: Understanding the Subtle Tactics of Toxic Partners
GASLIGHTING, GUILT, AND CONTROL: UNDERSTANDING THE SUBTLE TACTICS OF TOXIC PARTNERS By Kristin Davin, Psy.D. Toxic relationships often leave you feeling confused, drained, and unsure of yourself. One reason these…
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Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Walking on Eggshells Around Parents
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: THE REALITY OF WALKING ON EGGSHELLS AROUND PARENTS By Kristin Davin, Psy.D. Growing up in a home where you felt like you were always walking on eggshells…
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Controlling Partners Usually Exhibit These 9 Behaviors, According To Psychology
CONTROLLING PARTNERS USUALLY EXHIBIT THESE 9 BEHAVIORS, ACCORDING TO PSYCHOLOGY People who need to exert authority over their partners share common toxic traits. By Nicole Yi The phrase “love is…
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Why Is My Husband Yelling at Me?
WHY IS MY HUSBAND YELLING AT ME? Understanding the behaviors and taking action in the areas you can control will help your well-being. By Kendra Han, MSW You might find…
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The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
THE FOUR HORSEMEN: CRITICISM, CONTEMPT, DEFENSIVENESS, AND STONEWALLING Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them…
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4 Conflict Styles that Hurt Your Relationship
4 CONFLICT STYLES THAT HURT YOUR RELATIONSHIP Learn how to navigate conflict in a healthy way. By The Gottman Institute All couples fight, but not every couple knows how to…
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10 Signs You Need to Cut Off a Friendship
10 SIGNS YOU NEED TO CUT OFF A FRIENDSHIP Friendships don’t always last. By Lauren McKeithen As we get older, we make new friends and gradually drift away from some old…
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