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Category Archives: relationships
Betty White, Spirit Day, & Pride
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Mark your calendars and wear purple for Spirit Day, October 17th, 2013! #SpiritDay
What is Co-Narcissism?
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
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 […]
Why We Don’t Leave: The Cultural Epidemic of Oppression
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
I want to thank Leslie Morgan Steiner for courageously sharing her personal experience from an abusive marriage and for dispelling myths about domestic violence in her TED Talk entitled, “Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave.” Her public recognition of the hardship and judgment that she and others face when attempting to leave an abusive relationship is […]
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 🙂
February
14
A Valentine’s Day Must-Watch!
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
International author, therapist, and speaker Esther Perel always offer a diverse perspective on relationships, sex, and “erotic intelligence” so I was excited to see her featured on the Ted website. Her Ted Talk, entitled “Esther Perel: The secret to desire in a long-term relationship,” offers a short refresher course on the origins of relationships, attraction, […]
The Therapeutic Alliance
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Big thanks to Deborah L. Cabaniss, M.D. for writing this great article! It deserves a re-blog because it discusses a central and essential element of therapy that is often misunderstood: the relationship between the therapist and client. The Therapeutic Alliance: The Essential Ingredient for Psychotherapy Take care, Elena
November
18
Stop Stressing! You have permission :)
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Stop Stressing! You have permission 🙂 http://ow.ly/folrC Thank you @ariannahuff
