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Divorce
The Internal Chaos of Chronically Busy People

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 11, 2022

Are you, or someone you know living a hectic, jam-packed life, full of activities, projects and commitments? It may be a sign of something much deeper and unhealthy.

Are you, or someone you know living a hectic, jam-packed life, full of activities, projects and commitments? It may be a sign of something much deeper and unhealthy.

Teamwork
4 Steps for Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on October 8, 2021

Back-to-school means back to parent-teacher conferences. While this can be super stressful for many parents, there are four ways you can make the most of these meetings.

Back-to-school means back to parent-teacher conferences. While this can be super stressful for many parents, there are four ways you can make the most of these meetings.

Stress
When You're So Not Over the Pandemic

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on July 7, 2021

Are you experiencing stress that the pandemic is never going away and saddled with that "foggy feeling"? You may be suffering from PTSE.

Are you experiencing stress that the pandemic is never going away and saddled with that "foggy feeling"? You may be suffering from PTSE.

Projection
Understanding Boundaries: What Is Projective Identification?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on June 24, 2021

In uncomfortable situations with another person, it can be hard to figure out the source of the discomfort. Is it you or is it them? Learn more about projective identification.

In uncomfortable situations with another person, it can be hard to figure out the source of the discomfort. Is it you or is it them? Learn more about projective identification.