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critical partner
07 Oct
11

Critical Partner: Rescuer, Victim & Persecutor Roles

Posted by Gary Trosclair 2 Comments

Look closely at any conflict with a critical partner, and you’ll usually see certain roles...

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skeptical about psychotherapy
14 Sep
3

Is Psychotherapy Effective? A Note for the Skeptical

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Yes, you should be skeptical about whether psychotherapy is effective. Therapy asks a big investment...

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authenticity
15 Jun
2

Authenticity: Why Being Realistically Real Matters

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Living authentically feels good and is the best way to create the diversity we need to solve problems. But it’s not so easy to do, and, unrestrained authenticity is not such a wise approach all the time anyway. Unbridled authenticity in the wrong places can lead you to be rejected and hurt, and it can lead to hurting others needlessly if you say everything that comes to mind.

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best psychotherapy for OCPD
14 Apr
5

What is the Best Psychotherapy for OCPD (Compulsive Personality)?

Posted by Gary Trosclair 4 Comments

If you’re trying to research the best psychotherapy for OCPD and compulsive traits, you probably...

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compulsive depression
18 Mar
12

Compulsive Personality & Depression Part 3: The Compulsive Hedonic Treadmill

Posted by Gary Trosclair 4 Comments

Forty-eight hours ago, after a weekend of frantic formatting, I sent my editor the first...

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negativity bias
23 Feb
6

Compulsive Personality & Depression Part 2: Negativity Bias–Constantly Scanning for What’s Wrong

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  Leonard had an eye for what was wrong. His negativity bias was stronger than...

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why compulsive people get depressed
08 Feb
49

Why Compulsive People Get Depressed Part 1: The Missed Potential of Low Mood

Posted by Gary Trosclair 6 Comments

Constance was meticulous in everything she did. She was famous, and at times infamous, for...

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compulsive fact checker
12 Jan
0

The Lifespan of a Fact: A Play About Truth and Missing the Point

Posted by Gary Trosclair 5 Comments

I just got back from seeing the play, The Lifespan of a Fact. I keep...

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scrooge compulsive
20 Dec
6

Carl Jung Analyzes Ebenezer Scrooge: Archetypal Obsessive-Compulsive and Symbol of Transformation

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Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeonly, compulsive money hoarder and eventual hero of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas...

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compulsive parents
15 Nov
6

17 Tips for Over-achieving, Ambitious, Compulsive, and Type A Parents.

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To paraphrase Clint Eastwood, a parent’s got to know their limitations. This is especially true...

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