The Value And Strength Of ‘Character’

Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Have you ever wondered what “character” really is? The word “character” traces its roots to a Greek word that means to engrave. From the ancient Greek and then into...

Have You Heard Of Dr. Spock?

Or, Parenting Tips For The Ages Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. It’s been 75 years since Dr. Benjamin Spock published The Common Sense Book of Baby and Childcare. Essentially, Dr. Spock broke from the tradition...

“Burnout” In 2021

Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Back in the good old pre-pandemic days, when we worked too hard or were simply juggling too many balls in the air, we might tell a friend we were “burned out.” Now, after a...

How To Overcome Negative Thoughts And Emotions

Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Books have been written about the power of positive thinking.  But the flip side of that, unfortunately, is also true in its own way: negative thinking can be powerful in its...

How Narcissistic Mothers Affect Their Daughters

Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Our parents — they can nurture us as young children in so many healthy ways. On the flip side, they can also often unwittingly bequeath us with so many psychological problems....

An Update On The Science Of Narcissism

Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Aside from having particular personality traits, the latest scientific research is indicating that people with narcissistic tendencies actually process information differently....

Post-Argument Repair Of A Relationship

Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. All couples have occasional arguments. According to Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute, what separates "relationship masters" is how they make repairing the relationship...

What Is The Connection Between Narcissism And Mental Health?

Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. The topic of narcissism is complex and heavily nuanced. Someone who experiences narcissistic abuse may also suffer from, for example, anxiety. Is there a connection between the...