The term ‘narcissist’ has become a popular insult for selfish exes or self-absorbed colleagues, but genuine narcissism runs the gamut from mild traits to a serious personality disorder. Understanding ...

Once I started paying attention to my inner child, I realized that I couldn’t replace the emptiness that my mother left, ...

Coping with the aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades fires is a challenge for anyone, and can be particularly challenging ...

Defensive parents react with rage and guilt trips because of their fragile self-image. Their illusion of being a “good parent ...

When a child tumbles to the floor from a blow to the head, a parent's inner alarms should sound. The child may have ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD Deafness (profound hearing loss) is a condition where a person can't hear anything or ...

If you’re already on your healing journey and talking about growing up with a narcissistic parent in therapy, then you may ...

"You didn't deserve what happened to you" is one of the comforting phrases to say out loud to your inner child to start ...

We can do better than this book. Clinically, ethically, and relationally, we must get back to doing real work—with real ...

An emotionally constipated adult child often struggles to process and express their feelings in healthy ways, which can show ...

How a child plays—and what they choose to play with—offers deep insight into their inner world. It’s this behavioural ...