An Open Letter to Self-Appointed Control Freaks
Dear Fellow Lovers of Control, Let me start by saying this: You are my tribe. I get you. I like you. I am you. (Read
August 5, 2026
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Author: Suzanne Manser, PhD
Build a Mental Health Toolbox Using these 13 Tools
I’ve been a therapist for 30 years, and here’s what I know: there are a lot of mental health strategies that work, but few work
July 20, 2026
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I don’t have a home, but I feel more at home than I have in 22 years.
I could feel it when we were driving across Michigan earlier this week. It was a slow, warm, very deep feeling that I haven’t felt in years.
July 8, 2026
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When You’re Stuck in a Painful Feeling, Do This Second Thing! (part 2)
Okay, so you have a big feeling and you’ve named it. You’ve moved some energy from the limbic system to the prefrontal cortex. This gives
May 26, 2026
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When You’re Stuck in a Painful Feeling, Do This! (part 1)
When you’re stuck in a painful feeling, try this quick strategy: Name the feeling. Are you feeling anxious? Trapped? Irritated? As simple as it sounds, you’re
May 26, 2026
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7 Telltale Signs You were Raised by a Narcissist
Being raised by a narcissist leaves a certain kind of mark. If your parent was narcissistic*, you probably spent your childhood trying to make them
March 22, 2026
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How I Do Body Neutrality (Imperfectly)
This is really part 2 of my last article, “How To Do Body Neutrality in a Body You Don’t Love”. In that article I explained
March 16, 2026
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How To Do Body Neutrality In a Body You Don’t Love
There are few hills I’m willing to die on; body neutrality is one of those hills. I’m a therapist who has specialized in working with
March 15, 2026
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The Mural of My Dreams
This is my vision of a mural where all of our colors are needed. It’s a reminder that you are needed here.
March 4, 2026
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Self-Acceptance: How to Do It in 2 Simple Steps
Learn how to accept yourself – and why it’s important! – in two simple steps.
March 2, 2026
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