by Taylor Bennett | Dec 7, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Personality Disorders
Words like “narcissist” and “narcissistic” are casually thrown around; however, they actually pertain to a serious personality disfunction or even disorder. Individuals with narcissistic traits (which sometimes signify a personality disorder called narcissistic...
by Mark Borg PhD | Dec 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Personality Disorders
While being a control freak is not a personality disorder in itself, many personality disorders are characterized by controlling tendencies. Those with borderline personality disorder tend to exhibit control over their environment by creating and exacerbating...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 28, 2018 | Addressing Workplace Issues, Counseling News, Mental Health
Everybody needs a break from work—but it isn’t always easy to tell whether the real need is a vacation from your job or a new job altogether. Fortunately, you can use several techniques to help you determine where your needs lie: such as the 3, 2, 1 Method. The 3, 2,...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 23, 2018 | Counseling News, Positive Psychology
Flow is a concept in positive psychology that refers to a state of being completely concentrated on the task at hand. Artists and athletes are known for entering flow, as they often “lose” themselves in their work, whether they’re painting a masterpiece or getting in...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 23, 2018 | Counseling News, Positive Psychology, Positivity
When you find yourself in a less than desirable situation, it’s easy to react with negativity; however, it’s more beneficial to channel positivity instead. In fact, if you learn to harness the power of positivity in your everyday, you’ll be well-prepared to deal with...
