A Deep Dive Into the Dark Triad’s Worst Trait

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on November 9, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The dark triad’s three traits—psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism—all involve undesirable qualities. New research reveals which may be the worst of the three.

The dark triad’s three traits—psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism—all involve undesirable qualities. New research reveals which may be the worst of the three.

What Kind of Creative Are You? The Key: Animal Physiology

Bernadette Stockwell Ph.D. on November 9, 2021 in The Naked Creative

All creatives, makers, and artists suffer the same challenge: Time on task. Outsiders mock our methods. "Just do it." By recognizing your process, you can do more with less stress.

All creatives, makers, and artists suffer the same challenge: Time on task. Outsiders mock our methods. "Just do it." By recognizing your process, you can do more with less stress.

Unafraid of Being Single? That’s Your Superpower

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on November 9, 2021 in Living Single

From their personality profiles to their skills navigating romantic relationships (if they are interested in them), people who are securely single have many advantages.

From their personality profiles to their skills navigating romantic relationships (if they are interested in them), people who are securely single have many advantages.

The Courage to Enter Our Most Valued Self

Patrick De Vleeschauwer Drs. on November 8, 2021 in Fulfilling Our Highest Possibility

Our most valued self is what wants to be expressed as the grounding of our life.

Our most valued self is what wants to be expressed as the grounding of our life.

Unhealthy Narcissism and Anger

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on November 6, 2021 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

The three types of narcissism are associated with a propensity for anger. Self-understanding and treatment call for recognizing the unique contribution of each to this tendency.

The three types of narcissism are associated with a propensity for anger. Self-understanding and treatment call for recognizing the unique contribution of each to this tendency.

A Therapist Explores Her Own Experiences with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 4, 2021 in Talking About Trauma

Karen Marshall, a clinical social worker and therapist, explores her DID and uses her experience to treat others with the same diagnosis.

Karen Marshall, a clinical social worker and therapist, explores her DID and uses her experience to treat others with the same diagnosis.

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Narcissists?

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on November 3, 2021 in In It Together

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Emotional Truths of Borderline Personality Disorder

Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 2, 2021 in Social Instincts

Understanding patterns of emotions and responses is key to treating BPD.

Understanding patterns of emotions and responses is key to treating BPD.

The Truth About Personality Disorders

Mary Beth Wilkas Janke PsyD on November 1, 2021 in The Protector

Part 2: All mental health disorders are not the same—and personality disorders are very different from psychiatric disorders.

Part 2: All mental health disorders are not the same—and personality disorders are very different from psychiatric disorders.

One Trait All Leaders Should Have

Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 1, 2021 in Social Instincts

Of all the traits of a good leader, judgment reigns supreme.

Of all the traits of a good leader, judgment reigns supreme.

The Museum of You

Marty Nemko Ph.D. on November 1, 2021 in How To Do Life

An exercise that can provide insight into yourself.

An exercise that can provide insight into yourself.

How passive-aggressive people may "mask" their anger during the COVID pandemic.

Managing Emotions: How Private Are Our Feelings?

Thomas Henricks Ph.D. on October 30, 2021 in The Pathways of Experience

Humans do not simply feel or have feelings. We comprehend, monitor, and communicate those feelings with shared ideas through culture.

Humans do not simply feel or have feelings. We comprehend, monitor, and communicate those feelings with shared ideas through culture.

The Twisted Mind of a Female Psychopath

Winifred Rule on October 29, 2021 in Surviving the Female Psychopath

Psychopaths both fascinate and frighten us, particularly the female psychopath because many people believe that a female cannot be a psychopath. What do they think and feel?

Psychopaths both fascinate and frighten us, particularly the female psychopath because many people believe that a female cannot be a psychopath. What do they think and feel?

Borderline Personality Disorder and Relationship Violence

Caroline Kamau Ph.D. on October 29, 2021 in The Science of Mental Health

When anger and paranoia get dangerous, and when fearing being abandoned is exploited: studies show that BPD correlates with relationship violence among perpetrators and victims.

When anger and paranoia get dangerous, and when fearing being abandoned is exploited: studies show that BPD correlates with relationship violence among perpetrators and victims.

The Top 7 Mistakes You Might Make That Squander Your Power

Craig B. Barkacs MBA, JD on October 28, 2021 in Power and Influence

Whether you have a lot of power or are just getting started, you need to know how to avoid sabotaging yourself.

Whether you have a lot of power or are just getting started, you need to know how to avoid sabotaging yourself.

How to Relegate Your Inner Critic

Nelisha Wickremasinghe, DProf. on October 28, 2021 in Spellbound

Are you yearning for renewed purpose and meaning in your life? Relegating your inner critic can help you discover it.

Are you yearning for renewed purpose and meaning in your life? Relegating your inner critic can help you discover it.

Are you tired of putting yourself last? Perhaps it's time to learn to take risks, be self-centered, and stand your ground more often.

The Sixth Model of Personality

Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. on October 28, 2021 in Rethinking Mental Health

Contemporary views of personality do not credit human beings with the power to actively self-regulate. Those views fall short of accurately portraying who we are.

Contemporary views of personality do not credit human beings with the power to actively self-regulate. Those views fall short of accurately portraying who we are.

5 Reasons Narcissists Don't Want You to Be Yourself

Claire Jack Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you know what it means to "be yourself"? If you were raised by someone who was high in narcissism, you might only have a vague idea. Here's why.

Do you know what it means to "be yourself"? If you were raised by someone who was high in narcissism, you might only have a vague idea. Here's why.

Will the Metaverse Impact Mental Health?

Phil Reed D.Phil. on October 27, 2021 in Digital World, Real World

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

The Evisceration of the Human in Contemporary Psychology

Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on October 26, 2021 in Feeling Our Way

Psychotic countertransference is the therapist’s firm belief that they are wise and beneficent because they are acting in the role of therapist.

Psychotic countertransference is the therapist’s firm belief that they are wise and beneficent because they are acting in the role of therapist.

An Adult Child’s View Of a BPD Mother

Mark Banschick M.D. on October 26, 2021 in The Intelligent Divorce

A random day in the life a Borderline Personality Disorder Sufferer and her adult son. Have compassion. They both need support.

A random day in the life a Borderline Personality Disorder Sufferer and her adult son. Have compassion. They both need support.

How Entrepreneurs Grow Along with Their Businesses

Rahul Bhandari on October 26, 2021 in Turning Adversity into Advantage

Startup founders can learn to transition into leaders who scale as their business grows. Here is a three-step process to make this transition successfully.

Startup founders can learn to transition into leaders who scale as their business grows. Here is a three-step process to make this transition successfully.

Why Do Narcissistic Employees Get Promoted Fast?

Arash Emamzadeh on October 25, 2021 in Finding a New Home

How do narcissists climb to top positions in organizations so fast? A new study suggests two mechanisms: impression management and displays of power.

How do narcissists climb to top positions in organizations so fast? A new study suggests two mechanisms: impression management and displays of power.

How to Interview in 140 Characters or Less

Ross Blankenship Ph.D. on October 25, 2021 in Leading Fast and Slow

Struggling to establish a consistent interview method? Here's a simple way to remember the key points of effective interviews.

Struggling to establish a consistent interview method? Here's a simple way to remember the key points of effective interviews.

The 13 Traits of a Narcissist

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on October 25, 2021 in Lifetime Connections

Not everyone who has a big ego or struggles with intimate relationships is a narcissist, but there are some key traits professionals use to make the diagnosis.

Not everyone who has a big ego or struggles with intimate relationships is a narcissist, but there are some key traits professionals use to make the diagnosis.

Detecting Bull**it

Laith Al-Shawaf Ph.D. on October 25, 2021 in Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast

Interested in psychology? If so, you should know why astrology, homeopathy, the Myers-Briggs, and The Secret are all bunk.

Interested in psychology? If so, you should know why astrology, homeopathy, the Myers-Briggs, and The Secret are all bunk.

Why We're Drawn to Our Darker Sides

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on October 24, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

We decry dark personalities—unless they are fictional—and remind us of ourselves.

We decry dark personalities—unless they are fictional—and remind us of ourselves.

Why We Enjoy Horror Films

Frederick L. Coolidge Ph.D. on October 23, 2021 in How to Think Like a Neandertal

Why are we fascinated and obsessed with scary movies?

Why are we fascinated and obsessed with scary movies?