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Narcissistic Abuse Tactics: Threats of Suicide

When someone uses threats of suicide to manipulate you into staying in a relationship, you might be looking at narcissistic abuse...

Narcissistic Abuse Tactics: Parentification and Emotional Incest

Lets take a look at Parentification and Emotional Incest as Narcissistic Abuse Tactics

Narcissistic Abuse Tactics: Subtext

Subtext is an idea that is not spoken or referenced directly, but understood by the audience anyways. In narcissistic abuse, it is....

Narcissistic Abuse Tactics: Labeling

Each of us have insecurities about ourselves. Often, these insecurities tie into who we believe we are as a person and how we want to be...

Narcissistic Abuse Tactics: Guilt and Shame

Is this your guilt or is this a manipulation? Read more to find out!

I Survived Covid-19

Last month I blogged about my experience with Covid-19. Now that I've recovered I wanted to finish the story.

I Tested Positive for COVID-19

Thats right, I'm infected. Here's a few key things I have learned since I discovered I had COVID-19.

12 Misconceptions about Counseling

Often times when I meet someone for the first time and tell them I am a counselor, I get remarks about dealing with crazy or jokes about...

Are Idaho's First Responders in Crisis?

After the gruesome stabbing of 10 people at a child’s birthday party here in Boise, concerns have surfaced over mental health treatment...

Choosing Private Pay vs. Insurance

Many people have asked me what insurance companies I would partner with, and have been surprised when I state I choose to accept private...

Idaho's Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates

Idaho is a truly beautiful state, known for its picturesque scenery and year round recreational activities. In recent years, Idaho has...