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Narcissists, Sociopaths, and the Individuals Who Inexplicably Submit to Them
How Grad School Fails Therapists Many may be surprised to hear how little time is spent teaching students about narcissism and sociopathy in graduate school. It’s a blind spot of the profession because our people want to heal the sick and champion the underdog. As a result, most of our emphasis in psychopathology class focuses…
Advice Column: Should I be protesting more?
Q: Last weekend was the No Kings March. I wanted to go. I have deep concerns about the actions our government is taking and the impact those choices will have on us all. Speaking up is essential, and I know that “if not me, then who, if not now, then when?” But between my kids’…
Advice Column: Keeping my friend’s Wegovy secret
Q: My friend Stacy privately told me she’s taking Wegovy for weight loss. Another friend, Kate, recently expressed concern about Stacy’s rapid weight loss and asked if I knew what was going on. Kate seemed genuinely worried that something might be medically wrong (perhaps an illness or eating disorder?). I want to reassure her that Stacy is okay,…
Advice Column: Bonding with my quirky kid
Q: My child is kind of quirky, artistic, and wonderfully unique, but lately, we’ve been butting heads or drifting apart. I want to be supportive, but sometimes, I just don’t get them. How can I improve our relationship? A: You’re not alone—many parents of creative, outside-the-box kids face this challenge. Children who are “quirky”, artsy,…
Advice Column: My Daughter’s Not Invited to the Party
Q: My daughter, 5, was not invited to our neighbor’s daughter’s birthday party. I’m hurt and confused. We are pretty friendly toward one another, and the kids have played together a few times without incident. I want to ask the mom about this, but my husband thinks I should just “let it go.” What should…
Advice Column: Stimulants and Growth Concerns
Question: Our son, a student-athlete, was diagnosed with ADHD. We’ve worked hard to help him develop coping strategies, but we’re now at a point where we’re considering medication. Our biggest concern is the potential impact of stimulant medication on his growth. He’s in a critical stage of development, and we don’t want to do anything…
Advice Column: Coping with Guilt and Caregiving in Dementia
Q: My mother has early-stage dementia, and I’m struggling. I get annoyed more often than I’d like, especially when she repeats herself or asks about her car, which we sold months ago. Sometimes I snap and say, “Yes, Mom, you already told me,” and then I feel awful. I’ve also had to make painful choices—like…
The Power of Collaborative Psychiatric Care at Kentlands Psychotherapy
At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we believe that exceptional psychiatric care starts with extraordinary collaboration. Our prescribing providers—board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)—don’t work in isolation. They are fully integrated into a multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health professionals who meet regularly to share insights, consult on complex cases, and stay current on the latest evidence-based…
New Mental Health & Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle Launches
We’re excited to share that our founder, Dr. Elizabeth Carr, has launched a new community initiative: the Mental Health and Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle — an informal networking group for local licensed professionals who serve the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in metro Maryland. This new group was created to address a…
When We Demonize Nick, We Miss How His Choices Might Reflect What Most of Us Would Have Done
Popular stories often reveal more about us than we realize, especially when we debate how fictional characters should behave in the face of moral crisis. A recent example is Nick Blaine, a key character in The Handmaid’s Tale. In online discussions, some fans romanticize him as a stoic protector who risks everything for the woman…
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