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The Intelligent Divorce

And further unorthodox advice on relationships, marriage and parenting

Relationships
Are You a Slow Processor?

Mark Banschick M.D. on June 11, 2024

Relational intelligence is more important than being quick-witted. Many people who process slower than the norm can be both wiser and deeper than the verbal virtuoso.

Relational intelligence is more important than being quick-witted. Many people who process slower than the norm can be both wiser and deeper than the verbal virtuoso.

Anxiety
Doctor Search Engine

Mark Banschick M.D. on March 1, 2024

It’s good when folks consult the web and their health practitioner. I worry about those who don’t.

It’s good when folks consult the web and their health practitioner. I worry about those who don’t.

Narcissism
The Non-Integrated Self

Mark Banschick M.D. on July 20, 2023

We are not who think we are until we look a bit deeper. Let's see what narcissists and sociopaths can teach us about ourselves.

We are not who think we are until we look a bit deeper. Let's see what narcissists and sociopaths can teach us about ourselves.

Narcissism
The Failed Narcissist

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 18, 2023

The failed narcissist is in trouble. They are hurting—and can hurt others. Yet there is opportunity here as well.

The failed narcissist is in trouble. They are hurting—and can hurt others. Yet there is opportunity here as well.

Career
Dysregulating the Dysregulator

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 16, 2023

Some dysregulated people use others to regulate themselves. That is okay until the method of regulating involves making another person miserable. Let's take a closer look.

Some dysregulated people use others to regulate themselves. That is okay until the method of regulating involves making another person miserable. Let's take a closer look.

Environment
Nature, Mindfulness, and Healing

Mark Banschick M.D. on May 31, 2022

Nature invites us to meditate on the wonder of this precious life. Here is a moment that touched me. Perhaps it will be of use to you as well.

Nature invites us to meditate on the wonder of this precious life. Here is a moment that touched me. Perhaps it will be of use to you as well.

Intelligence
My Gifted, Shaky Hands

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 27, 2022

Essential tremor affects millions of people. Try these ideas on how to live a full life with beautiful hands that happen to tremble.

Essential tremor affects millions of people. Try these ideas on how to live a full life with beautiful hands that happen to tremble.

Psychopharmacology
What Is Medication Therapy?

Mark Banschick M.D. on November 9, 2021

It’s time to integrate therapy into medication work. It will be better for our patients, we will make fewer mistakes, and outcomes will improve.

It’s time to integrate therapy into medication work. It will be better for our patients, we will make fewer mistakes, and outcomes will improve.

Resilience
Failure to Launch: The Puer Aeternus

Mark Banschick M.D. on June 11, 2021

Failure to launch and the challenge of adulting is a crisis of development. Carl Jung clarifies what's at stake—and how to get back on course. It's worth considering.

Failure to launch and the challenge of adulting is a crisis of development. Carl Jung clarifies what's at stake—and how to get back on course. It's worth considering.

Psychology
Dr. Birx: Don't Retire

Mark Banschick M.D. on December 23, 2020

Sometimes politics reminds us of a nasty playground. And not all criticism comes from a good place. Can we all come together as less than perfect human beings?

Sometimes politics reminds us of a nasty playground. And not all criticism comes from a good place. Can we all come together as less than perfect human beings?

ADHD
Avoidance: What You Need to Know

Mark Banschick M.D. on October 23, 2020

We all have remnants of childhood within. But what if we have a tendency to avoid? Later. Tomorrow. It's not important. Smart people can rationalize anything.

We all have remnants of childhood within. But what if we have a tendency to avoid? Later. Tomorrow. It's not important. Smart people can rationalize anything.

Marriage
Marriage in Quarantine

Mark Banschick M.D. on April 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forces us to look at our relationships, sometimes spelling the end. But being stuck with your partner can also open doors to something better.

The COVID-19 pandemic forces us to look at our relationships, sometimes spelling the end. But being stuck with your partner can also open doors to something better.