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Richmond area referrals

FAQ: Richmond Area Referrals

People often ask me for Richmond area referrals. Here is a list of helping professionals you can try. If someone is not on the list, it doesn't mean that I don't recommend them....

How Resilient Are You?

The man asked an Arab sheik what kind of car he drives, and he replied, "A Mercedes." He then asked what kind of car his son drives, he said, "A Land Rover." When he asked...

Are There “Nice Narcissists?”

What's a Narcissist? Does a nice narcissist exist? If you've read enough of my articles or listened to my podcast, you know that I am a stickler for definitions. Narcissism has become a generic...

overwhelming stress

7 Tips for Coping When You’re Overwhelmed

There's "coping" and then there is "overwhelm." Coping skills may not work for crisis situations. You may need something with a little more power. For those situations, here are 7 tips for coping...

healing the shame of abuse

Healing the Shame of Abuse

When it comes to healing the shame of abuse, the biggest hurdle is breaking through the idea that the abuse is somehow our fault. The experiencer seems to feel that they should have,...