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The 7 Things a Narcissist Always Does at the End of a Relationship, According to Psychologists
You came. You saw. You dated a narcissist. You're over it—or perhaps you have a sneaking suspicion that they are over you. Either way, preparing for what's to come post-breakup can be useful because, with a narcissist a breakup may not mean it's officially over (at least not in their heads).
"They are usually quite preoccupied with themselves—their wants and needs—and have a sense of entitlement, a need for continual admiration and relative disinterest in and disregard for others’ feelings and emotions," says Dr. Jephtha Tausig, PhD
If Your Child Gets Stranger Anxiety, These Strategies Could Help.
Your six-month-old baby used to have no trouble being dropped off at a babysitter, but now she wails and won’t leave your arms. Or maybe your toddler won’t let you put him down and clings to you for dear life, especially when meeting new people. All of these are signs of stranger anxiety, which is a normal developmental phase for babies and toddlers. Still, even though it’s totally normal, it doesn’t mean it isn’t distressing. We get it: going through a stage of stranger anxiety with a little one can be challenging and confusing.
Stranger anxiety usually starts in the middle of the first year of life.2 “Stranger anxiety is relatively common in children, usually developing around 6-8 months when a child begins to realize that primary caregivers are not necessarily always present 24/7,” explains Jephtha Tausig, Ph.D. clinical psychologist.
What is the best way to identify if your child has Autism?
While this usually is best done via a licensed professional, signs of Autism can include social difficulties (especially with peers), sensory sensitivities (over-reacting to stimuli from the five senses), difficulty with eye contact, and difficulties with joint attention (sharing experiences and connecting with others around those experiences at the moment).
Do feelings of depression, helplessness, or anxiety have you off balance?
Stress related to life changes can affect all of us. A career setback, relationship difficulties, a breakup, separation or divorce, relocation, the passing of a loved one, the birth of a child, children leaving home, aging parents, aging pets, and our own health concerns can affect each of us differently. If stress, feelings of sadness or depression, helplessness, worries or anxiety, or other issues are interfering with your ability to function well at home, at work, or in your community, counseling can help.
Concerned about your child’s behavior at school, at home, in your community?
Our lives revolve around our children. We worry about them every day. We work hard to provide them a comfortable, safe haven. Despite our best efforts, we sometimes need help. If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior including episodes of excessive sadness, anxiety, anger or acting out, counseling is a good option. Neuropsychological and psychological testing can also help determine and manage any learning and/or attention problems.
Need help sorting through relationships and conflicts that challenge your family?
Family relationships are an important factor in mental health. Very little happens out of context or randomly. Many relationship and individual problems can occur because of family dynamics. Family counseling examines and sorts through the relationships, conflicts, and behaviors that are at the center of challenging family interactions. Working with a family’s patterns and behaviors can help reduce problems and improve interactions facing individual family members.