THE BLOG

Most of us could benefit from developing more assertive communication skills, but we might fear doing so in case we end up offending other people. Most of us people please to some extent. Perhaps we...

We often think of self-compassion as being soft, tender and comforting. Indeed, it can be all those things. It can also be strong, fierce and protective. When someone we care about is in grave danger,...

In my work, I find it essential to work with people struggling with narcissism to learn to relax, be creative, and have fun without having to be extraordinary or achieve. People who have been in dif...

An appreciation of our common humanity is at the heart of compassion. Genuine compassion is not a great healer condescending to help the poor and needy. Nobody appreciates that kind of pity. Instead...

The arts, in the form of music, literature and poetry, are often gentle companions with us as we navigate challenging relationships. These lyrics are from a song called "My House" by Tim Minchin from ...

When you first meet someone with narcissistic personality disorder, you might meet someone who is charming, confident, charismatic and impressive. It is often said that eventually, this "mask" drops...