What is emotional intimacy? Overcoming emotional barriers and fostering closeness by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Jul 25, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships We all want to feel loved and valued by the people around us, but how do we get that? One type of connection that accomplishes this is emotional intimacy. Being emotionally intimate with people is an important part of developing relationships and allows us to create a deeper, more honest…
Understanding narcissism & narcissists by Jason Crosby | May 19, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Narcissism When we see someone spend a little too much time in front of the mirror or obsess over taking the perfect selfie, we may casually throw out the term “narcissist.” Everyone can become self-occupied on occasion but true narcissism is different. Narcissists often show disregard for the feelings and general…
Avoiding toxic positivity in the workplace: Why faking happiness is bad for company culture by Jason Crosby | Oct 29, 2021 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Work & Careers As the belief that one should remain positive even in the worst of situations, toxic positivity has secretly pervaded most people’s attitudes at work—revealing a lot about the lengths to which we’ll go to avoid addressing negative emotional states. The rise and recent fall of toxic positivity in the workplace…