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Divorce
Why Does Passive-Aggressive Drama Flourish in Divorce?

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 28, 2026

When a divorcing spouse uses underhanded tactics, shock can morph into plotted revenge that ricochets back. Learn how to carefully create a healthy path out of a marital crisis.

When a divorcing spouse uses underhanded tactics, shock can morph into plotted revenge that ricochets back. Learn how to carefully create a healthy path out of a marital crisis.

Aging
How Your Mind Meets Retirement Determines Mood Gain or Pain

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on February 23, 2026

Many anticipate not waking to work yet are gobsmacked when retirement leaves them stressed, without structure. Get the right counselor and adopt healthy habits to thrive for years.

Many anticipate not waking to work yet are gobsmacked when retirement leaves them stressed, without structure. Get the right counselor and adopt healthy habits to thrive for years.

Relationships
How Our Desires Feed Into Relationship and Life Success

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on February 20, 2026

What we chase after, who we love, and the life we create reflect our values and our desires. That longing is more than intimate or sexual; it's made of five fascinating facets.

What we chase after, who we love, and the life we create reflect our values and our desires. That longing is more than intimate or sexual; it's made of five fascinating facets.

Trauma
The Myths Surrounding Cognitive Processing for Trauma

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 30, 2025

A well-regarded treatment for trauma, cognitive processing therapy, equips clients with tools to thrive beyond mere survival. Learn the facts that debunk many CPT myths.

A well-regarded treatment for trauma, cognitive processing therapy, equips clients with tools to thrive beyond mere survival. Learn the facts that debunk many CPT myths.

Loneliness
When a Blue Christmas Is Much More Than a Song

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 17, 2025

Feeling not so festive amid grief this season? Blue Christmas services embrace tears, frowns and all forms of loss. Learn about the healing traditions and how one might help you.

Feeling not so festive amid grief this season? Blue Christmas services embrace tears, frowns and all forms of loss. Learn about the healing traditions and how one might help you.

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Why People Make Passive Aggressive Comments

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on July 28, 2025

Some people’s comments are blatantly passive-aggressive but other remarks depend upon what’s behind them. Learning the difference helps you manage your next moves.

Some people’s comments are blatantly passive-aggressive but other remarks depend upon what’s behind them. Learning the difference helps you manage your next moves.

Family Dynamics
Summer is a Good Time to Fix Family Dynamics

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on July 13, 2025

Summer school breaks may bring family dynamics to high pitch. Creative, self-help tools, outside of therapy, explore family dynamics and bring calm mixed with understanding.

Summer school breaks may bring family dynamics to high pitch. Creative, self-help tools, outside of therapy, explore family dynamics and bring calm mixed with understanding.

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Passive-Aggressive Subtypes You Need to Recognize

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on June 15, 2025

Passive aggression, rooted in hidden anger, is not one-size-fits-all. Three subtypes might leave you feeling resentful unless you learn how to assert for what you need instead.

Passive aggression, rooted in hidden anger, is not one-size-fits-all. Three subtypes might leave you feeling resentful unless you learn how to assert for what you need instead.

Divorce
Things Your Divorce Attorney Doesn’t Tell You

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on February 14, 2025

While lawyers aid in divorce, their habits remain hazardous to happiness, fleecing financial security. Armed with knowledge, you can move on with your life without undue stress.

While lawyers aid in divorce, their habits remain hazardous to happiness, fleecing financial security. Armed with knowledge, you can move on with your life without undue stress.

Self-Help
Bouncing Back From Disappointment

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on November 8, 2024

We show how resilient or how stuck we've become in the ways we process unforeseen adversity. These tips can help us to accept realities, remain healthy, and cultivate calm.

We show how resilient or how stuck we've become in the ways we process unforeseen adversity. These tips can help us to accept realities, remain healthy, and cultivate calm.

Narcissism
Healthy Adult Narcissism: The Trait You Do Want

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 7, 2024

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

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