Narcissism: Why Labeling People Is a Dangerous Thing – Part 3
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Narcissism: Why Labeling People Is a Dangerous Thing – Part 3

Society is fond of labeling people. Ists and phobes abound. Driven largely by the media, these labels relegate individuals and groups of people to the realm of unimportance. If, for example, you’ve been assigned the narcissism label, you are usually perceived as having no redeeming qualities. You’re someone others should avoid at all costs. Your…

Narcissism: Healthy Narcissism Vs Narcissistic Disorder – Part 2
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Narcissism: Healthy Narcissism Vs Narcissistic Disorder – Part 2

“I was married to a narcissist,” a woman says of her ex. “The President is a narcissist,” the pundit proclaims. What is a narcissist and why do we hear that term tossed around so loosely today when it is technically a psychiatric diagnosis? First, let’s look at where the term came from. Narcissus was a…

Narcissism Vs. Narcissistic Traits – Part 1
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Narcissism Vs. Narcissistic Traits – Part 1

We hear the term narcissist thrown around a lot these days. You hear your neighbor say her mother-in-law is a narcissistic. You hear your best friend say her ex-spouse is a narcissist. Perhaps you’ve heard your family member call his boss a narcissist. Rarely are any of these people given a professional diagnosis. It’s usually…

Marriage Advice: Time Out For Better Relationships
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Marriage Advice: Time Out For Better Relationships

Marriage advice: This simple piece of advice could save your relationship Sticks and Stones I once did a talk in a bookstore and noted that the phrase “Sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us” was inaccurate—thoughtless and cruel words can cause lasting damage, leaving emotional scars that fester long…

Enter to Win a Copy of Change Your Story, Change Your Brain
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Enter to Win a Copy of Change Your Story, Change Your Brain

Do you feel as if someone else is writing the story of your life? Learn to program your brain to live with purpose. Change Your Story: Change Your Brain is a guide to living more fully in the present moment. As you live with greater intention, you can literally change the structure of your brain….

How Couples Can Support Each Other During the Holidays
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How Couples Can Support Each Other During the Holidays

Are you dreading family get-togethers this holiday season? Are you bracing yourself for holiday stress? Strained relationships or family dysfunction can suck the joy out of your holidays. In this video segment, Dr Linda Miles talks about how couples can support each other during the hectic holidays. Family dynamics during the holidays can be taxing….

Coping with Dysfunctional Families During the Holidays
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Coping with Dysfunctional Families During the Holidays

Do you have one of those dysfunctional families? Do holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas easily turn contentious when certain family members get together? Does this make you dread the holidays? In this video, Dr. Linda Miles shares insights on how to cope with bad behavior from family  members during the holidays. The behaviors that are…

How to Tell If The Person You’re Dating Is Rebounding
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How to Tell If The Person You’re Dating Is Rebounding

Rebounding often has a negative connotation, but rebounding is not necessarily negative. Relationships may end making us better or bitter. Over three decades as a licensed and marriage and family therapist, I have watched many people end relationships and move on to make healthier choices. The definition of rebound refers to an object hitting a…