Stress Fracture

Grief

3 Signs You're Masking Grief

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 14, 2023

Wondering if your grief is affecting more than you realize? Masked grief can be tricky to spot.

Wondering if your grief is affecting more than you realize? Masked grief can be tricky to spot.

Narcissism

What to Expect When You Tell a Narcissist “No”

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 6, 2023

Curious about what to expect when you tell the narcissist in your life "no"? Here are some of the most common responses.

Curious about what to expect when you tell the narcissist in your life "no"? Here are some of the most common responses.

Grief

Why Losing a Mother Is a Life-Changing Event

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 29, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Your mother's death will have a powerful impact on every part of your life, regardless of the quality of your relationship.

A Personal Perspective: Your mother's death will have a powerful impact on every part of your life, regardless of the quality of your relationship.

Narcissism

How to Communicate With a Narcissist

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 27, 2022

Learn manageable techniques to communicate more effectively with narcissists.

Learn manageable techniques to communicate more effectively with narcissists.

Grief

3 Things to Expect When Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 7, 2022

What to expect when grieving someone who hasn't died but is no longer available to you.

What to expect when grieving someone who hasn't died but is no longer available to you.

Narcissism

4 Ways to Support a Victim of Pathological Narcissism

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 24, 2022

Wondering how to help a loved one navigate a narcissistic relationship? Discover some simple ways that will make a big difference.

Wondering how to help a loved one navigate a narcissistic relationship? Discover some simple ways that will make a big difference.

Narcissism

How to Say "No" to a Narcissist

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 8, 2022

Need help setting boundaries with a narcissist? A few simple steps can make all the difference.

Need help setting boundaries with a narcissist? A few simple steps can make all the difference.

Relationships

How Manipulators Prey on Your Emotions

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on August 21, 2022

Manipulators will use your emotions to get what they want from you, but there are steps you can take to stop the cycle.

Manipulators will use your emotions to get what they want from you, but there are steps you can take to stop the cycle.

Relationships

Why Do People Manipulate?

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on June 20, 2022

Curious what's motivating the manipulators in your life? A few key observations can help with understanding and stopping the behavior.

Curious what's motivating the manipulators in your life? A few key observations can help with understanding and stopping the behavior.

Relationships

4 Core Tactics of Psychological Manipulators

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 23, 2022

Worried that you're being manipulated? Learn some of the most common techniques that narcissists and abusers use.

Worried that you're being manipulated? Learn some of the most common techniques that narcissists and abusers use.

Trauma

3 Victim Mentalities That Can Impede Progress

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 16, 2022

Feeling like you're always a victim can keep you stuck in the past. A few adjustments can put you on the path toward recovery.

Feeling like you're always a victim can keep you stuck in the past. A few adjustments can put you on the path toward recovery.

Narcissism

You May Be Narcissistic If These 4 Traits Don’t Bother You

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 24, 2022

Curious if you or someone you know has narcissistic tendencies? There are a few warning signs to recognize.

Curious if you or someone you know has narcissistic tendencies? There are a few warning signs to recognize.

Grief

Don't Expect Grief to Go Away

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 21, 2022

Grief alters your life in every way and understanding the process can help your recovery.

Grief alters your life in every way and understanding the process can help your recovery.

Trauma

How Chronic Trauma Can Make a Person Controlling

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 4, 2022

Learn some of the ways chronic trauma victims try to safeguard themselves by controlling their surroundings.

Learn some of the ways chronic trauma victims try to safeguard themselves by controlling their surroundings.

Relationships

Are You Stuck in a Victim Stance?

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 21, 2021

Have you been frustrated by someone who always plays the victim? Understanding what drives those behaviors can help change them.

Have you been frustrated by someone who always plays the victim? Understanding what drives those behaviors can help change them.

Gaslighting

5 Ways Someone Might Enable Their Own Gaslighting

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 8, 2021

Recognizing some of the warning signs goes a long way in stopping gaslighting in its tracks.

Recognizing some of the warning signs goes a long way in stopping gaslighting in its tracks.

Domestic Violence

Why Didn't You Just Leave?

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on November 11, 2021

Learn the complex reasons why domestic violence victims struggle to walk away from dangerous relationships.

Learn the complex reasons why domestic violence victims struggle to walk away from dangerous relationships.

Relationships

How to See Through Manipulation and Avoid Being Used

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 27, 2021

Feel like you're being manipulated? Pay attention to the early warning signs to avoid being used.

Feel like you're being manipulated? Pay attention to the early warning signs to avoid being used.

Relationships

3 Signs That a Relationship Is Seriously Unhealthy

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 20, 2021

Love isn't an excuse to treat others any way you want. Here's how to recognize some potential warning signs in romantic relationships.

Love isn't an excuse to treat others any way you want. Here's how to recognize some potential warning signs in romantic relationships.

Relationships

5 Ways to Deal with Someone Who Always Has to Be Right

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 16, 2021

Tired of always being the one in the wrong during arguments? Learn how to end unhealthy patterns.

Tired of always being the one in the wrong during arguments? Learn how to end unhealthy patterns.