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Shame
Coping With Shame and Self-Criticism

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on April 12, 2024

When feelings of shame are triggered by self-criticism, it can be intensely painful. It's helpful to distinguish shame from guilt and have some ways to cope with shame.

When feelings of shame are triggered by self-criticism, it can be intensely painful. It's helpful to distinguish shame from guilt and have some ways to cope with shame.

Relationships
One-Sided Relationships

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 2, 2024

Are you always giving in to what others ask of you? Feeling taken advantage of? Learning when to give and when to say "no" is part of building a healthy relationship.

Are you always giving in to what others ask of you? Feeling taken advantage of? Learning when to give and when to say "no" is part of building a healthy relationship.

Hypochondria
What Parents Should Know About Illness Anxiety Disorder

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) occurs in both children and adults. Parents can take steps to minimize the risk of this lifetime anxiety.

Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) occurs in both children and adults. Parents can take steps to minimize the risk of this lifetime anxiety.

Media
Trigger Warnings on Social Media Posts

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on August 25, 2023

In spite of their popularity on social media sites, research consistently shows that trigger warnings may be harmful in 6 ways.

In spite of their popularity on social media sites, research consistently shows that trigger warnings may be harmful in 6 ways.

Body Image
Body Image and Weight

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 20, 2022

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Body Language
Body Language Misreads

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 30, 2022

Is your body language being misread? Maybe you're signaling something that you're not really intending.

Is your body language being misread? Maybe you're signaling something that you're not really intending.

Empathy
Who Is Most Vulnerable to Narcissists?

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on November 3, 2021

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Stress
The Simplest Stress Management Skill

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on July 31, 2021

Have you tried deep breathing when you feel stressed? Here are 2 simple methods, and why it works when done right.

Have you tried deep breathing when you feel stressed? Here are 2 simple methods, and why it works when done right.