Stress Fracture

Gaslighting

Why People Gaslight

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 24, 2024

Recent research examines the common behaviors exhibited by gaslighters, uncovering some interesting patterns.

Recent research examines the common behaviors exhibited by gaslighters, uncovering some interesting patterns.

Relationships

4 Signs Your Relationship With Your Ex Is Toxic

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 14, 2024

When maintaining contact with an ex, it's crucial to avoid these common pitfalls.

When maintaining contact with an ex, it's crucial to avoid these common pitfalls.

Narcissism

Narcissists Are a Lot Smarter Than You Think

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 1, 2024

Narcissists are actually very socially aware—the problem is, they often use that awareness for harm, not good.

Narcissists are actually very socially aware—the problem is, they often use that awareness for harm, not good.

Grief

Grief Rituals Are More Important Than Ever

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 26, 2023

Grief will change your holidays, but there are several ways to help navigate those changes.

Grief will change your holidays, but there are several ways to help navigate those changes.

Relationships

Do Chronic Manipulators Ever Really Change?

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 19, 2023

Is there hope for chronic manipulators to learn healthy ways of interacting with others? Maybe...but it takes hard work and high motivation.

Is there hope for chronic manipulators to learn healthy ways of interacting with others? Maybe...but it takes hard work and high motivation.

Boundaries

How to Use a Script to Thwart a Manipulator

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on November 28, 2023

Communicating with a manipulator is exhausting. Scripts can help conserve your energy and get better results.

Communicating with a manipulator is exhausting. Scripts can help conserve your energy and get better results.

Narcissism

Popular Strategies of a Narcissist

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 26, 2023

Narcissists often share tools that help them gain power and control over others. Learning to recognize those tools can help people avoid relationships with them.

Narcissists often share tools that help them gain power and control over others. Learning to recognize those tools can help people avoid relationships with them.

Relationships

3 Toxic Ways of Handling Conflict

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 21, 2023

You can avoid toxic relationship pitfalls by recognizing the common ways conflict is handled in unhealthy relationships.

You can avoid toxic relationship pitfalls by recognizing the common ways conflict is handled in unhealthy relationships.

Relationships

3 Red Flags of Master Manipulators

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on August 30, 2023

Learn a few easy ways to recognize a master manipulator.

Learn a few easy ways to recognize a master manipulator.

Grief

Experiencing Grief on One's Own Terms

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 27, 2023

When we judge grief.

When we judge grief.

Narcissism

3 Ways to Lessen Your Appeal to Narcissists

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 22, 2023

These simple methods can protect you from falling prey to narcissists.

These simple methods can protect you from falling prey to narcissists.

Relationships

5 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Romantic Relationship

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 8, 2023

Learn how to recognize the subtle signs of unhealthy relationships to avoid the heartache they can cause in the end.

Learn how to recognize the subtle signs of unhealthy relationships to avoid the heartache they can cause in the end.

Anxiety

7 Signs You Have Health Anxiety

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 23, 2023

Wondering if you have too much anxiety about your health? A few warning signs can help you recognize when it's a problem.

Wondering if you have too much anxiety about your health? A few warning signs can help you recognize when it's a problem.

Grief

3 Signs You're Masking Grief

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 14, 2023

Wondering if your grief is affecting more than you realize? Masked grief can be tricky to spot.

Wondering if your grief is affecting more than you realize? Masked grief can be tricky to spot.

Narcissism

What to Expect When You Tell a Narcissist “No”

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 6, 2023

Curious about what to expect when you tell the narcissist in your life "no"? Here are some of the most common responses.

Curious about what to expect when you tell the narcissist in your life "no"? Here are some of the most common responses.

Loneliness

Why the Death of Your Mother Is a Life-Changing Event

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 29, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Your mother's death will have a powerful impact on every part of your life, regardless of the quality of your relationship.

A Personal Perspective: Your mother's death will have a powerful impact on every part of your life, regardless of the quality of your relationship.

Narcissism

How to Communicate With a Narcissist

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 27, 2022

Learn manageable techniques to communicate more effectively with narcissists.

Learn manageable techniques to communicate more effectively with narcissists.

Grief

3 Things to Expect When Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on December 7, 2022

What to expect when grieving someone who hasn't died but is no longer available to you.

What to expect when grieving someone who hasn't died but is no longer available to you.

Narcissism

4 Ways to Support a Victim of Pathological Narcissism

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 24, 2022

Wondering how to help a loved one navigate a narcissistic relationship? Discover some simple ways that will make a big difference.

Wondering how to help a loved one navigate a narcissistic relationship? Discover some simple ways that will make a big difference.

Narcissism

How to Say "No" to a Narcissist

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on September 8, 2022

Need help setting boundaries with a narcissist? A few simple steps can make all the difference.

Need help setting boundaries with a narcissist? A few simple steps can make all the difference.