This post explores narcissism and caregiving and how at the core of both is a difficulty with vulnerability and either creating boundaries with caregiving and respecting boundaries with narcissism. Post explores the giving-taking spectrum and how to go about growth from either end of the spectrum.

This post defines schema and explores Schema Therapy and the impact of schema and narrative on how we practice owning our stories.

This post explores the difference in loneliness and Social Isolation schema and offers 5 ways to treat Social Isolation and chronic feelings of disconnection.

This post explores the impact of ADHD on relationships, offering insight and practical tips to increase understanding and improve relationship functioning.

This post explores the Early Maladaptive Schema of Negativity and Pessimism. Insight about the origin of the schema, the impact, and practical tips for helping to heal the schema are offered.

This post explores how misunderstandings and misconceptions can cause undue pain and suffering in relationships. Examples of common misunderstandings in couple’s therapy are given. Practical tips for utilizing conflict to gain understanding and empathy and for communicating effectively are offered.

This post explores Social Isolation schema, one of the five Disconnection/Rejection domain schemas identified in Schema Therapy. Examples of possible formation, impact, and treatment are provided to help provide steps for healing.

This post explores the Entitlement spectrum, exploring narcissistic characteristics (Entitlement schema) and Self-Sacrificing characteristics (Self-Sacrifice schema). This post provides insight into the negative impact of both schemas on relationship functioning and mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

This post explores the impact of Impaired Autonomy and Performance domain schemas, particularly Failure Schema, and how Failure Schema often underpins depression and drives feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy.

This post discusses the ineffectiveness of mind-reading in relationships and explores the impact of Self-Sacrificing, Narcsissistic, and Borderline Personality characteristics on relationships.

This post explores conceptualization of Narcissistic and Self-Sacrificing or Caregiving relationship styles through the lens of Internal Family Systems and managing parts-of-self.

This post explores the Other-Directedness domain schemas of Approval Seeking, Self-Sacrificing, and Subjugation and the impact that these schemas have on anxiety.