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Burnout
The Antidote to Parental Burnout

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on May 2, 2024

Parental burnout commonly impacts parents who take on the bulk of the mental load. Symptoms should be taken seriously; boundaries and self-care are critical for recovery.

Parental burnout commonly impacts parents who take on the bulk of the mental load. Symptoms should be taken seriously; boundaries and self-care are critical for recovery.

ADHD
How to Succeed With ADHD

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on April 4, 2024

The fear of failure holds those with ADHD back from trying new things when, in fact, failing with a growth mindset is the foundation of ADHD success.

The fear of failure holds those with ADHD back from trying new things when, in fact, failing with a growth mindset is the foundation of ADHD success.

Gaslighting
Do Gaslighters Know What They Are Doing?

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on February 18, 2024

Not all gaslighting is malicious, and some even happens subconsciously. Understanding why someone gaslights does not prevent its harm, but it can help identify what to do about it.

Not all gaslighting is malicious, and some even happens subconsciously. Understanding why someone gaslights does not prevent its harm, but it can help identify what to do about it.

Imposter Syndrome
Overcoming Trauma-Induced Imposter Syndrome

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on January 14, 2024

Trauma-induced imposter syndrome can cause emotional pressure that impacts all areas of life. Adopting a growth mindset is critical for regaining confidence to heal from trauma.

Trauma-induced imposter syndrome can cause emotional pressure that impacts all areas of life. Adopting a growth mindset is critical for regaining confidence to heal from trauma.

Gaslighting
Facing Family Gaslighting During the Holidays

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on December 15, 2023

The holidays are a high-risk time for family gaslighting, so it's important to learn how to protect yourself and reconnect with your boundaries.

The holidays are a high-risk time for family gaslighting, so it's important to learn how to protect yourself and reconnect with your boundaries.

Mating
Why Echoism Makes Social Life So Difficult

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on October 30, 2023

Dating can be difficult for everyone, but for an echoist who hides their needs and desires for fear of being seen as a narcissist, it can prove to be even more challenging.

Dating can be difficult for everyone, but for an echoist who hides their needs and desires for fear of being seen as a narcissist, it can prove to be even more challenging.

Gaslighting
A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on September 13, 2023

There is a lot of uncertainty about what to do if you believe you have been gaslit. This safety plan could help you deal with it on a path toward recovery.

There is a lot of uncertainty about what to do if you believe you have been gaslit. This safety plan could help you deal with it on a path toward recovery.

Gaslighting
4 Ways Gaslighters Attempt to Ruin Your Self-Esteem

Amelia Kelley Ph.D. on July 21, 2023

Gaslighters aim to erode the self-esteem of their targets. Knowing their tactics and what to do about them is crucial for regaining joy and connecting with your authentic self. 

Gaslighters aim to erode the self-esteem of their targets. Knowing their tactics and what to do about them is crucial for regaining joy and connecting with your authentic self.