Gaslighting: Psychological Manipulation and How to Handle It.
Every relationship, either friendly or romantic, is built on trust and truth, so what happens when the truth begins to become fuzzy? Gaslighting is a type of psychological control and manipulation, where the victim is fed lies and false information, to the point that they begin to question what they know themselves to be true. […]
Risk Management
Each one of us has likely taken a risk. From something as huge as moving across the country to start a new job, to something as small as driving through a yellow light. But how do we determine whether or not to take that risk? A lot of the time, the potential benefits outweigh the […]
Forgiveness of Self and Others
Contrary to popular belief, forgiveness is not a requirement in some scenarios. Forgiveness and acceptance are often linked when discussing the past and have even been traditionally included in twelve step programs. When looking towards the past, it is important to accept what has happened, as it cannot be changed. However, it is not necessary […]