If you’re having an, “oh great, one more thing to worry about” response to the unfamiliar word “Co-Narcissism,” you’re not alone. I am not a proponent of inventing and loosely wielding new psychological problems, diagnoses, and concerns for people seeking help and understanding through their interpersonal conflicts, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other problems […]
Category Archives: parenting
May
21
Three Essential Facts About Feelings
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
A great, simple, left-brained introduction to the neurobiology of emotions! Worth a watch and further investigation if you are curious. The Theory of Emotion, Robert Plutchik Can’t find the right word to express yourself? Use these Feeling Words for guidance! And don’t be scared of a dramatically illustrated cartoon image to help you out…
May
17
The Riddle: Anti-homophobia message from the U.N.
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
The United Nations calls for an International Day Against Homophobia today, May 17th, 2013. Share in solidarity! For more information on human rights around the globe, visit the U.N. website.
April
29
Monday Motivation
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Words of wisdom for your Monday morning! And a special thank you to a brilliant teacher and mentor, Gena Minnix 🙂
November
18
Stop Stressing! You have permission :)
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Stop Stressing! You have permission 🙂 http://ow.ly/folrC Thank you @ariannahuff
October
24
Fitting in (or not)
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Let me just start by saying I’m a HUGE fan of listening instead of reading if I have the choice. I love podcasts, audio-books, music, and I probably chose a career that requires listening because it’s how I prefer to spend my days. Don’t get me wrong; reading is very important and is a daily requirement […]
Find Yourself Friday!
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
The Journey One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice— though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had […]
Maya Angelou on Life Lessons
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
In searching for inspiration this morning, I stumbled upon a quote by Maya Angelou, one of my personal heroes. In an effort to “throw something back,” I’ve shared it today. This is my reminder that nothing is permanent, to live with an open heart and an open mind, to hug someone every day, and to […]
25 Things I’d Like My Son to Know – The Good Men Project
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
I get a lot of solid advice and insight from The Good Men Project, but this piece by Tom Matlack really got me teary this morning. Such a loving list of advice from Dads to sons and a reminder to women that men aren’t made of steel. Nor should they be. I hope this brightens […]
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