by Christine Hammond on April 18, 2020
Mitchell was furious and desperately wanted to leave home. Under normal circumstances, he would express his anger, leave the house for a few hours to cool off, and then return home later. However, the new lockdown restrictions prevented him from leaving. He wanted to lose it on his kids for the noise and constant… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on April 16, 2020
Before COVID-19 became a household word, time was scarce. The idea of incorporating a new routine or time management technique seemed overwhelming and downright impossible. But now, with the additional time that everyone seems to have as the result of a lockdown, this is a great time to work on some of those habits to… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on April 16, 2020
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/6-ways-a-silent-treatment-is-abusive
by Christine Hammond on April 16, 2020
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/what-is-gaslighting
by Christine Hammond on April 9, 2020
Life is different for everyone. Most businesses are shut down and have asked their employees to work from home. Some, unfortunately, have even lost their jobs. Even people who were accustomed to working from home are now dealing with the presence of additional family members. Added to that, parents are being asked to help monitor… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on April 4, 2020
Ralph was puzzled. While he struggled with social connection his whole life, he was making a conscious effort to be different now that the whole family was in lock-down due to Coronavirus. Yet, the harder he tried to connect with his family, the worse things got. The more he tried to “be real” by openly… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on April 2, 2020
Are you running out of things to do while staying safe at home? Here are some suggestions to keep mentally healthy. Meditate. Read. Reread a favorite book. Pray. Sleep more. Start a new diet. Do a cleanse. Count the amount of water you drink. Take your vitamins. Start a new morning routine. Start a new… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on March 28, 2020
Kim wished she could live on an island away from the constant badgering of difficult people in her life. Her grandmother would call her daily to disseminate the latest gossip on her family. Her brother was constantly comparing her success to his even though they did not share the same profession. Her boss was an… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on March 26, 2020
The outbreak and subsequent isolation that Amanda experienced from the Coronavirus was devastating. She was stressed out to the max without her usual coping mechanism of spending time with friends. Her job ended abruptly with no promise of resuming anytime soon, her car loan was due, her rent was due, and her family lived in… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on March 21, 2020
Shortly after their marriage, Jack became aware of the narcissism in his wife. At first, he thought it was immaturity but after their child was born, things escalated. Unable to fully attach to their child, she became more demanding and self-absorbed. There were times when life seemed to be a series of competitions over who… (more…)