5 Ways To Stop Fighting About The Same Old Thing
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Release Date: 09/22/2016
Women: Can't Be Just Be Old Already?
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At what point in history did we become so youth-obsessed that we agreed to take any steps necessary to preserve our own? At some juncture, we decided it was no longer okay to let our hair choose its own hue, to allow our hips to widen and our boobs to sag, to embrace the muumuu and not the string bikini.
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Do You Know Someone With Borderline-Ish Personality Disorder?
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You know that person in your life who drives you nuts but you can’t really pinpoint why? That person who brings out the worst in you no matter how many times you promise yourself you’ll stay cool and collected?
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Beware Of The Empathic Narcissist
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Is there such a thing as an empathic narcissist? I believe there is. Not because of what it means to be a narcissist, but because of what it means to be empathic. What evokes empathy in each of us is complex, singular, and multi-layered.
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Are You Going Through Something*? (GTS)
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If you're "going through something," you're far from alone. Join Abby as she talks about the universal experience of GTS. And how we need to recognize this experience in ourselves and honor it in others.
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Gaslighting
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Gaslighting makes you forfeit your own truth. Self-doubt takes over because you no longer rely on your reality. You lose touch with who you once were or thought you were — because everything is hazy now. You desperately want the someone closest to you to validate your feelings, beliefs, and experiences. But the validation never comes.
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When It Comes To Kids, Divorce Isn't The Problem
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Psychotherapist Abby Rodman reveals just what it takes for parents to keep their kids happy and emotionally intact through divorce or marital unhappiness. There is a way to ensure your kids will grow up to choose healthy, lasting relationships -- and not repeat the mistakes of their pasts.
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Teach Your Kids This One Thing For Success
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Teaching kids personal responsibility starts at home. There’s a meme floating around that outlines things kids need to hear from their parents. In addition to, “I love you” and “I’m proud of you,” perhaps the most important one is, “I’m sorry.”
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What Makes A Marriage Successful Could Fit On A Post-It Note
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It's not a secret: Those in successful marriages know the formula for their marital success isn't all that complicated. With a couple of adjustments, you too can have a healthier, happier, and more peaceful union.
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11 Ways To Know If You're In A Relationship With A Narcissist
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is selfishness and self-absorption on steroids. It takes self-righteousness to levels that always leave destroyed relationships in its wake. Unfortunately, it isn’t easily treated in therapy and it’s almost never adequately addressed by those afflicted by it. If you’re in a relationship (of any stripe) with someone who never sees it your way, never apologizes fully, or always thinks others (including you) are responsible for his/her disappointments, you may be dealing with a narcissist. Join Psychotherapist Abby Rodman as she highlights the...
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The Hardest Conversation
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One of the most dreaded steps in the divorce process — if not the most dreaded — is telling your kids your marriage is over and that their family as they’ve known it is about to change forever. If your kids are old enough to be “sat down” to have the divorce convo, there are some things you want to make sure to include as you roll out this unwelcome news. Join psychotherapist and bestselling author, Abby Rodman, as she outlines the things your kids need to hear -- and the promises you shouldn't make.
info_outlineNot again! Having the same argument you’ve had with your partner a dozen times before? You’re not alone. Relationship researcher John Gottman reports 69 percent of marital conflicts are never resolved. That adds up to a whole lot of repeat disagreements.
You know better than anyone the hot topics in your relationship. Many couples argue about extended family (in-laws, usually), money, and parenting styles. Common issues may also include jealousy, substance use, and negotiating the right amount of time to spend together.
You may be sick of hearing your partner’s same list of complaints and you may even be tired of your own. You both realize there’s got to be a better way, but how do you go about it?
Join psychotherapist and bestselling author Abby Rodman and find out how!