The Intelligent Divorce

Narcissism

The Mystery of Narcissism

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 23, 2023

The origin of narcissistic personality disorder (or associated traits) is a great mystery to solve.

Narcissism

The Failed Narcissist

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 18, 2023

The failed narcissist is in trouble. They are hurting—and can hurt others. Yet there is opportunity here as well.

Relationships

Dysregulating the Dysregulator

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 16, 2023

Some dysregulated people use others to regulate themselves. That is okay until the method of regulating involves making another person miserable. Let's take a closer look.

Attention

How to Handle Problems With Executive Function

Mark Banschick M.D. on July 14, 2022

Most of us have some element of executive functioning problems. Here's how to approach an onerous task.

Mindfulness

Nature, Mindfulness, and Healing

Mark Banschick M.D. on May 31, 2022

Nature invites us to meditate on the wonder of this precious life. Here is a moment that touched me. Perhaps it will be of use to you as well.

Resilience

My Gifted, Shaky Hands

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 27, 2022

Essential tremor affects millions of people. Try these ideas on how to live a full life with beautiful hands that happen to tremble.

Psychopharmacology

What Is Medication Therapy?

Mark Banschick M.D. on November 9, 2021

It’s time to integrate therapy into medication work. It will be better for our patients, we will make fewer mistakes, and outcomes will improve.

Personality

An Adult Child’s View Of a BPD Mother

Mark Banschick M.D. on October 26, 2021

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

Resilience

Failure to Launch: The Puer Aeternus

Mark Banschick M.D. on June 11, 2021

Failure to launch and the challenge of adulting is a crisis of development. Carl Jung clarifies what's at stake—and how to get back on course. It's worth considering.

Narcissism

Dr. Birx: Don't Retire

Mark Banschick M.D. on December 23, 2020

Sometimes politics reminds us of a nasty playground. And not all criticism comes from a good place. Can we all come together as less than perfect human beings?

Personality

How to Deal with Narcissists and Know-It-Alls

Mark Banschick M.D. on December 18, 2020

Do you know someone who always needs to be right and who never apologizes?

ADHD

Avoidance: What You Need to Know

Mark Banschick M.D. on October 23, 2020

We all have remnants of childhood within. But what if we have a tendency to avoid? Later. Tomorrow. It's not important. Smart people can rationalize anything.

Career

Disability Language: How Much Does It Matter?

Mark Banschick M.D. on July 27, 2020

The deficit model is a problem, but changing our behaviors is important as well.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Stress, Anxiety and Other Risks of COVID-19

Mark Banschick M.D. on May 8, 2020

As we recover from COVID-19 as a society, there will be collateral damage. Awareness can save lives.

Marriage

How COVID-19 Affects Marriage—and How to Adapt

Mark Banschick M.D. on April 27, 2020

The pressure on your relationships can add up. Here are three realistic things you can do to make it right.

Marriage

Marriage in Quarantine

Mark Banschick M.D. on April 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forces us to look at our relationships, sometimes spelling the end. But being stuck with your partner can also open doors to something better.