Your New Favorite Psychological Strategy: Taking in the Good!
This may become your new favorite psychological strategy! I use it all the time, I teach it all the time, and it tends to be
Suzanne Manser, PhD
October 5, 2026
Category: Personal Growth
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
Suzanne Manser, PhD
August 5, 2026
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.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
March 4, 2026
Self-Acceptance: How to Do It in 2 Simple Steps
Learn how to accept yourself – and why it’s important! – in two simple steps.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
March 2, 2026
Meet Logical Brain and Emotional Brain! Who’s supposed to be in charge?
Are we supposed to lead with Logic or Emotion? Or is there a secret third option? Learn how to empower yourself and stay in charge of your life!
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 20, 2026
The One Driving Need that Makes Narcissists Toxic
Relationships with narcissists leave us feeling bad, whether the narcissist is your partner, your parent, your sibling, or your colleague. Being in a relationship with a narcissist
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 18, 2026
Who and What is Your Inner Child? (aka: is this a woo woo thing or should I take it seriously?)
Sometimes when I suggest we do inner child work, my patient will look at me as if I’ve just offered to read their aura. Though
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 6, 2026
This Holiday Season, Put Boundaries on the Table, Right Next to the Green Beans
Learn how to use boundaries to make the holidays easier!
Suzanne Manser, PhD
November 17, 2025
Avoid Self-Abandonment by Staying in Your Own Boat
Learn how to stop abandoning yourself and build your self-esteem by staying in your own boat!
Suzanne Manser, PhD
October 12, 2025
Intergenerational Pain as a Game of Hot Potato
It’s helpful to think of intergenerational pain like a giant game of Intergenerational Hot Potato. Let me explain. When a person has big emotional pain
Suzanne Manser, PhD
June 25, 2025