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Divorce
The Internal Chaos of Chronically Busy People

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 11, 2022

Are you, or someone you know living a hectic, jam-packed life, full of activities, projects and commitments? It may be a sign of something much deeper and unhealthy.

Are you, or someone you know living a hectic, jam-packed life, full of activities, projects and commitments? It may be a sign of something much deeper and unhealthy.

Narcissism
A Face of Narcissism: The Vulnerable Narcissist

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 26, 2022

Have you ever encountered the "vulnerable narcissist?" There are key differences you should be aware of.

Have you ever encountered the "vulnerable narcissist?" There are key differences you should be aware of.

Jealousy
How to Handle 2022: A Therapist’s Boundaries

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

Wondering how to handle the expectations and stressors of 2022? This therapist recommends setting some boundaries, and saying "No."

Wondering how to handle the expectations and stressors of 2022? This therapist recommends setting some boundaries, and saying "No."

Psychoanalysis
Are You Rearranging Deck Chairs on Your Very Own Titanic?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on October 21, 2021

Does your life feel like a sinking ship? Learn why rearranging the deck chairs didn't help on the sinking Titanic and won't help get to the heart of your problems today.

Does your life feel like a sinking ship? Learn why rearranging the deck chairs didn't help on the sinking Titanic and won't help get to the heart of your problems today.

Teamwork
4 Steps for Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on October 8, 2021

Back-to-school means back to parent-teacher conferences. While this can be super stressful for many parents, there are four ways you can make the most of these meetings.

Back-to-school means back to parent-teacher conferences. While this can be super stressful for many parents, there are four ways you can make the most of these meetings.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19's Back-to-School Fears and Questions: Year Two

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

As kids head back to school, COVID-19 fears and stress follow them to the classroom. Here are some insights for parents as they face yet another school year under the COVID cloud.

As kids head back to school, COVID-19 fears and stress follow them to the classroom. Here are some insights for parents as they face yet another school year under the COVID cloud.

Stress
When You're So Not Over the Pandemic

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 7, 2021

Are you experiencing stress that the pandemic is never going away and saddled with that "foggy feeling"? You may be suffering from PTSE.

Are you experiencing stress that the pandemic is never going away and saddled with that "foggy feeling"? You may be suffering from PTSE.

Projection
Understanding Boundaries: What Is Projective Identification?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 24, 2021

In uncomfortable situations with another person, it can be hard to figure out the source of the discomfort. Is it you or is it them? Learn more about projective identification.

In uncomfortable situations with another person, it can be hard to figure out the source of the discomfort. Is it you or is it them? Learn more about projective identification.

Jealousy
Why We Sometimes Feel Guilty for No Reason

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 8, 2021

Sometimes, feelings of guilt are rooted in envy. Learn more about this interesting relationship.

Sometimes, feelings of guilt are rooted in envy. Learn more about this interesting relationship.

Career
Signs of Tech Industry Burnout

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on May 4, 2021

Working in your tech "dream job?" Watch out for the danger signs of extreme burnout.

Working in your tech "dream job?" Watch out for the danger signs of extreme burnout.

Relationships
When You've Lost Someone to QAnon

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on March 10, 2021

Have you lost a family member or friend to QAnon? Here's how to stay connected.

Have you lost a family member or friend to QAnon? Here's how to stay connected.

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