Improving Life & Relationships 
Today we explore just one way psychodynamic psychotherapy enhances quality of life and relationships.  I explore how the psychodynamic process helps individuals understand and work through unresolved anger and trauma. The therapeutic process is tailored to each person's unique needs and circumstances.  From the perspective of this one approach, the goal is to break the cycle of projection and introjection, where past trauma is projected onto loved ones, causing destructive "repetitive" patterns in relationships. By accurately identifying and labeling feelings, individuals can gain insight into the underlying dynamics shaping their experiences and behaviors.  Once we can correctly label  feelings, the goal is to give  them a  'home.'  Home entails distinguishing between  the past "archaic object " and contemporary "real" relationships. The process takes time and effort but can lead to healthier relationships and an improved quality of life.

Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators
A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.

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For a deeper dive into narcissism, I now offer courses approved for continuing education credits, available [here]. As a NYS Education Department-approved provider (#SW-0211), licensed social workers in New York can earn credits through these programs. Also, these courses are a wonderful opportunity for those who may simply want to further educate themselves on all issues related to narcissistic and personality disorder dynamics.

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