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“We can’t seem to connect anymore.”
This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my counseling practice. We all know that it is generally easy to connect at the beginning of a relationship – before all the protections and defenses come up. But what do you do to reconnect once you feel disconnected from each other? In order to answer this, let’s first look at what creates disconnection. Continue reading Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner?       All of us have some characteristics and behaviors that fall into the category of narcissism. Narcissism is on a continuum from mild, occasional, and subtle to the more ubiquitous, obvious or extreme behaviors of a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Since narcissism is likely a part of everyone’s ego wounded self, it is helpful to your personal growth and development to be aware of your own level of narcissism. Be honest with yourself – but not judgmental – regarding the presence and intensity of the following characteristics: Continue reading Discover Your Level of Narcissism My counseling clients often complain to me about interactions they had with a partner, friend, parents or co-worker. When I asked the question, “Why didn’t you speak up for yourself?” here are the most common answers I receive: “I want to keep the peace.” What do you usually do when you get stuck with someone and can’t communicate? Do you:
What happens within you and with your relationship when you do any of these things? Continue reading What to do When You Can’t Communicate “I can’t seem to stop snacking,” said Linda, in our phone session. “And I can’t figure out why. I don’t overeat during meals, but then I snack on things that I don’t need to be eating. I’ve had this issue on and off since adolescence and I want to resolve it.” “Linda, right now, take yourself back to the last time you snacked. See if you can tune into what was going on and what you were feeling.” “It happened a lot this last weekend. I had some work I needed to get done I didn’t want to do it. Snacking is a way of putting it off for a bit.” Continue reading “I Feel Trapped”  Comments are closed  Self Improvement & Personal Growth  feeling trapped, food addiction, Inner Bonding, intent to learn, love, Margaret Paul, procrastination, resistance, wounded self This 1 minute inspirational video can remind you of the opportunities to learn that are inherent in all conflict. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is a best-selling author of 8 books, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding® process – featured on Oprah, and recommended by actress Lindsay Wagner and singer Alanis Morissette. . . . → Read More: The Color of Conflict Comments are closed Self Improvement & Personal Growth conflict, conflict resolution, Inner Bonding, intent to learn, Margaret Paul |
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