When Therapy Words Go Mainstream: Emotional Burnout

When Therapy Words Go Mainstream: Emotional Burnout

Burnout is real. The problem is what happens when the word becomes too easy to use. Dr. Michael Brustein, PsyD Clinical Psychologist, NYC 5 min read Burnout has fallen in with a bad crowd. Narcissism, gaslighting, OCD — words that once had a more specific meaning and...
The Gift Inside Social Anxiety

The Gift Inside Social Anxiety

  Social Anxiety and the Fear of Being Seen In many careers, the ability to speak in front of others—confidently, fluently, as though you belong there—is the difference between visibility and invisibility. You don’t get promoted for thinking well in silence. You...
Narcissistic Depression:  Consequences and Coping Tips

Narcissistic Depression: Consequences and Coping Tips

Studies indicate that narcissism is on the rise (Twenge & Foster, 2010). It appears grandiosity and a hunger for affirmation is trending upwards. This parallels the social media explosion where sending out photos or thoughts to be liked by others is the norm....