by Maria Lebron, January 2020. Fear is an emotional response to a real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is a response to the anticipation of a future threat. Some level of anxiety is to be expected in situations which are unfamiliar or stressful, but an anxiety disorder is present when a person feels very […]
Overcoming Betrayal
by Maria Lebron, January 2020 Why can one person open up and trust again while another shuts down and withdraws? Years ago, a friend of mine found out her husband was cheating on her. Not only did she have to deal with that betrayal, but her husband had been having an affair with her “best […]
Gaslighting
By Maria Lebron, January 2020. Gaslighting can happen in both personal and professional relationships. Gaslighting is a common technique used by abusers, narcissists, dictators, and cult leaders. Gaslighting isn’t just manipulation, it’s abusive. The intent is to control a person by making the person question their perception, reality, memory, or in extreme cases, sanity. Gaslighting […]
When Should You Seek Treatment for Depression?
By Maria Lebron, January 2020 According to the World Health Organization, depression affects more than 264 million people, is the leading cause of disability, can lead to suicide, and is a major contributor globally to disease. Causes of Depression Depression can be caused by an interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. — Stressful life […]
Working with a Narcissist
By Maria Lebron, January 2020 In today’s world, there has been much talk of narcissism. How do we know if someone is a narcissist and how does that impact us? The classic description of narcissism is a disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, a disregard […]
The Minimum Wage and Risk of Suicide
by Maria Lebron, January 2020 An article in the Washington Post on January 9, 2020, “An increase of $1 in the minimum wage is linked to lower suicide rates, a study says” by Eli Rosenberg, reported on a new study demonstrating a correlation between an increase in the minimum wage and declining suicide rates among […]
