Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) As many as one in 12 people have the medical disorder […]
Letting go. It seems to be in short supply these days. I certainly hear it […]
I recently came across a post by a therapist who’s written a book encouraging her […]
A Short Guide to Vacationing for Workaholics, Compulsives, and Type A’s
Vacations are no vacation for people who are compulsive, workaholic, or Type A. If any […]
Let’s imagine that you decide to go to therapy for OCPD (obsessive-compulsive personality disorder), to […]
How to Get Along With a Partner With OCPD (Compulsive Personality)
A partner with OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder), can be really difficult to live with. […]
The Healthy Compulsive Project: Taking the Wheel of the Driven Personality
Compulsive. It’s not the kind of trait that will get you a wink on a dating app. But let’s re-frame this: people who have a compulsive personality have a lot to feel good about–if they manage their energies well. Let’s remove the judgement about compulsive tendencies and find a more productive and satisfying way to live them out. Let’s find the meaning in the compulsive style.
The Hidden Drive Behind Compulsive Behavior: Carl Jung’s Path to Wholeness
Discover Carl Jung’s insights on compulsive behavior and how blocked growth can lead to obsession. Learn how to unlock your potential through individuation.
A Conversation With Psychologist Steven Hertler: The Evolutionary Origins of the Obsessive Personality
This week I had a really interesting discussion about the evolutionary origins of the obsessive […]
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