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Denial.

As a therapist, I regularly talk to people who fool themselves into believing that everything is okay. Denial is a psychological defense mechanism that helps a person avoid a potentially upsetting truth. Denial is also a fantastic way to “avoid” when we don’t know how to fix the situation or when we don’t want to … Continue reading »
Denial.
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You first.

On an airplane, an oxygen mask drops in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important … Continue reading »
You first.
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Sometimes I regret…

“Sometimes I regret being nice, apologizing when I didn’t do anything wrong, and for making unworth people a priority in my life.” Click here for more information about healthy relationships, including a self-quiz. Carrie
Sometimes I regret…