If you’ve been reading my writing lately, you’ve probably noticed that narcissism is on my mind- in particular- figuring out how to help people deal with narcissists effectively, as they are the most slippery of snakes to handle. I thought I could help readers more by tackling what I see as the most prominent … [Read more...] about How You Can Stop Being A Victim
Boundary-Setting
Brilliant Boundaries- Creating and Instituting “Personal Policies”
If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you may remember that I went through a major “decluttering” kick last spring. In my first of a three-part series, I wrote about getting rid of excess material stuff. The second article focused on the spiritual gifts which come when we give material goods away. … [Read more...] about Brilliant Boundaries- Creating and Instituting “Personal Policies”
Esther’s Recommended Reading: Dealing with Borderline
One topic that comes up in my practice at least once a week or more is dealing with a loved one who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You may have read an earlier article I wrote on borderline mothers and how to cope with them. In my opinion, the best online resource for people in this … [Read more...] about Esther’s Recommended Reading: Dealing with Borderline
The Power of NO!
I admit, I am in the mood for reading lately and I have not been let down by the self-help sections of my local bookstore. Actually, this book came to me via a dear friend whom I told about my last great read about people-pleasing and how to stop it. This book should actually be in the ‘humour’ section of the … [Read more...] about The Power of NO!
Recovering from the ‘disease to please’
A very wise client of mine recently told me about a very helpful book she’d read called, “The Disease To Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome” by Harriet B. Braiker, Ph.D. And being the studious and curious therapist that I am, I ran out and got a copy and have not been able to put it down! While … [Read more...] about Recovering from the ‘disease to please’