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 […]
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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 […]
Miss Representation
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
Gratuitous cute baby picture of my niece, who will grow up to be a woman before we know it! I see a lot of women in therapy. Most of them come to me with ideas about their bodies, minds, personalities, or other various features that are not true. I usually begin with a discussion of […]
Parenting from the Inside Out
posted by Elena Bennett, LCSW
A great book for those of you who are looking for ways to be a better parent or working out your feelings about the ways in which you were parented. Take care.