Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.

About

Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is professor and chair of the Counseling and Higher Education department at Northern Illinois University. She is a licensed counselor whose focus includes working with individuals and families facing transitions. Her academic research explores development over the lifespan with a strong focus on women’s relationships and women’s developmental transitions.

Books by Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Cyberstalkers and Cyberbullies: Coping Methods for Adults

Cyberharassment has grown in frequency due to the easy access to personal information online. Determining the best way to respond can minimize the negative effects.

Energy Vampires and Ghosters: Friends That May Mean You Harm

Two types of friends can be very scary—energy vampires who feed on your good nature and people who end relationships by ghosting others can create drama year-round.

Meditation Is an Essential Hack for All of Us

Practicing meditation, because we never get it perfect, only requires your breath.

Belonging in the Classroom and on Campus Is More Essential Than Ever

You can’t just tell someone they belong – you have to show them they belong. Belonging is very much an “inside job.”

Misdiagnosed: BPD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

One of the most tragic outcomes in misdiagnosing ASD as BPD is the damage that can be done by inappropriate treatment protocols.

Loving a Narcissist Can Be Detrimental to Your Health

There is seldom a "happily ever after" when you're in love with a narcissist.

Borderline Personality Disorder: What Predicts Recovery?

Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder is possible, but two factors may make it especially difficult.

Flirting: What Works and What Doesn’t?

Flirting seems to come naturally to most people, but some behaviors need to be avoided if you want to build a deeper connection with someone.

Don't Let Your Comfort Zone Be a Barrier

Not only does stretching past your comfort zone allow you to grow, but people who burst through their comfort zone bubble are also happier in life.

Can Exercise Heal PTSD?

In addition to the effects of exercise on adrenal gland functioning, research indicates that exercise has the power to reduce PTSD symptoms by rewiring the brain.