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As I write this, there is an impending hurricane on the way where I live in Hawaii. While my family and I prepare for the worst and hope for the best, I’ve quickly pulled together our top posts. Forgive its brevity this week. Experiencing Trauma: 7 Signs You Haven’t Healed Yet (Caregivers, Family & Friends) – It’s the reason why you’re stuck in a toxic relationship and struggle in therapy . 12 Ways Narcissists or Sociopaths Reveal a Pathological Intent to Harm (Neuroscience & Relationships) – If you recognize these behaviors, you might be dealing with a particularly dangerous narcissist. 10 Secrets of Great Relationships I’ve Learned As a Couples Counselor (Love Matters) – The wisdom in this post will lead you towards a successful relationship. 10 Signs That You May Be A Perfectionist (and 20 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism) (Cultivating Contentment & Happiness) – It’s the post every perfectionist needs to read. Why Adult Aspies Aren’t Being Diagnosed: A Human R...

Did you ever hear a quote, mantra or phrase that really hit you? It summed up your deepest thoughts and wishes in a few words. Recently, I was watching a reality show when a new father said about his baby’s mother, “She was built to be strong.” These words spoke to me. I think of it any time I’m confronting a challenging situation. But there are others. In this post , a writer lists 20 Carl Jung quotes including this: “ Depression is like a woman in black. If she turns up, don’t shoo her away. Invite her in, offer her a seat, treat her like a guest and listen to what she wants to say.” And this: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Do any of these speak to you? If they hold a modicum of truth, write it down and return to it when you need hope, encouragement and assurance that you’re not alone in you’re experience. The Difference Between an Emotionally Neglectful Parent and an Emotionally Attuned...