Am I Disagreeing, or Am I Gaslighting?

Am I Disagreeing, or Am I Gaslighting?By: Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT Published on: 02/11/2024

In my counseling office, I am experiencing couples who throw the term gaslighting at each other with a frequency never before experienced. The term gaslighting has deep psychological meaning when used properly, but when used as a defense to a...

Mental and Emotional HealthNovember/December 2024
Am I Disagreeing, or Am I Gaslighting?

Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live By

Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live ByBy: Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT Published on: 02/09/2024

There are nine traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder. Each of these traits taken alone are relatively normal human weaknesses. A few of the traits are even valuable when managed correctly. However, when you combine five or more...

Mental and Emotional HealthSeptember/October 2024
Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live By

Now Is the Time to Build Resilience

Now Is the Time to Build ResilienceBy: Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT Published on: 01/03/2024

Resilience in relationships is about weathering storms, growing through challenges, and emerging stronger together. It’s the juice that helps maintain a healthy, lasting bond, and it is super romantic.

March/April 2024Relationships
Now Is the Time to Build Resilience