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Working from Home with Your Partner Made Comfortable

Working from Home with Your Partner Made Comfortable

The coronavirus pandemic has upturned life for many of us. Social distancing and self-isolation are the new norms because one of the primary precautions taken to stop the spread of the virus is to limit large gatherings of people. Several workplaces now have made it both mandatory and optional for employees to work from home.

What’s hiding behind Your Defensive Behavior?

What’s hiding behind Your Defensive Behavior?

When someone behaves defensively, we generally take offense and perceive it as an intentional slight against us. However, in such instances, we fail to realize that, as human beings, we’re also capable of causing offense unintentionally. We’re hardwired by nature to react to our environments, which is why we try to protect ourselves when we feel threatened. So, if this is basic instinct, can it actually be controlled?

Why Are Narcissistic People Prone to Depression?

Why Are Narcissistic People Prone to Depression?

If kept to a certain degree, narcissism can actually be healthy. It bolsters a number of positive things, including self-efficacy, a sense of gratitude and pride toward oneself, a solid attachment to a positive self-image, and a healthy interest in one’s accomplishments, social standing and appearance.

Can Psychotherapy Be Used to Treat PTSD?

Can Psychotherapy Be Used to Treat PTSD?

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a DSM-classified psychiatric disorder that’s triggered by a traumatic episode. Individuals who experience or witness a life-threatening or terrifying event tend to have severe anxiety, fear, and uncontrollable thoughts regarding the traumatic episode. This can cause nightmares, incessant flashbacks, insomnia, hypervigilance, and a lingering feeling of numbness.

Conflict Management Tips for Couples: The Road to a Healthy Relationship Counseling

Conflict Management Tips for Couples: The Road to a Healthy Relationship Counseling

Conflict in relationships is not only absolutely normal, but also healthy. However, you need to handle it with care to prevent the situation from getting out of hands. It’s often how you tackle conflict that sets the foundation for your relationship rather than the subject you’re arguing about.

Here are a few tips for managing conflict in your relationship.