Relationship Work: The Hidden Burden of Understanding
The Relationship Work No One Talks About A therapist’s reflection on hermeneutic labor, emotional exhaustion, and the hidden burden of understanding. There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not come from work, parenting, …
Narcissism: The Chilling Case of Sonia K.
Narcissism is often used in today’s society, but many do not understand what true narcissism entails. There are maybe two or three times in the career of a clinician that you will encounter a truly …
Unlocking Hidden Fantasies
Unlocking Hidden Fantasies In the 2024 film Babygirl, a powerful, accomplished woman—played by Nicole Kidman—finds her carefully ordered life unraveling after she becomes entangled in a risky relationship that exposes a side of her she has …
When Complacency Steals the Spark: Lessons from the Louvre Heist
When Complacency Steals the Spark: Lessons from the Louvre Heist We tend to think of relationships as safe, familiar spaces—our own “museum” of memories, shared jokes, routines, and trust. But just as even the grandest …
