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Life in Transition

Discovering opportunities for transformation during moments of change.

Relationships
3 Ways to Accept Imperfect Parents

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on September 9, 2024

Difficulty accepting others often originates in parent-child relationships when parents inevitably let down their children, fail to be present, or inadequately meet their needs.

Difficulty accepting others often originates in parent-child relationships when parents inevitably let down their children, fail to be present, or inadequately meet their needs.

Happiness
How to Become a Happier Achiever

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on June 7, 2022

Motivation to achieve is typically fueled by the goal to finally feel like one is "enough." High achievers rarely stop to take inventory of how this leaves them on a hamster wheel.

Motivation to achieve is typically fueled by the goal to finally feel like one is "enough." High achievers rarely stop to take inventory of how this leaves them on a hamster wheel.

Motivation
Why Are High Achievers Often Unhappy?

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on April 18, 2022

For high achievers, each day does not start at zero. Instead, they are operating from the red zone, where they perceive themselves relentlessly stationed.

For high achievers, each day does not start at zero. Instead, they are operating from the red zone, where they perceive themselves relentlessly stationed.

Relationships
The Role of Idealization in Relationships

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on December 13, 2021

Success in relationships depends on the ability to view others accurately. This is contingent on relinquishing the need for who you want them to be and seeing them as they are.

Success in relationships depends on the ability to view others accurately. This is contingent on relinquishing the need for who you want them to be and seeing them as they are.

Relationships
Why People Choose Unreliable Partners

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on December 7, 2021

Part 1: Do you have to choose between a partner who is safe or one who is adventurous? Is it possible to have both excitement and security in your relationship?

Part 1: Do you have to choose between a partner who is safe or one who is adventurous? Is it possible to have both excitement and security in your relationship?

Relationships
Understanding the Highly Empathic Person

Sabrina Romanoff Psy.D. on October 21, 2021

High levels of empathy come with many advantages, but this trait also has drawbacks. Learn how to optimize the strengths and manage the downsides.

High levels of empathy come with many advantages, but this trait also has drawbacks. Learn how to optimize the strengths and manage the downsides.