How to Find a Competent Therapist
Tina Swithin Tina Swithin

How to Find a Competent Therapist

How to find a therapist?

“Some therapists may be too busy to want to answer a lot of questions, but  you should be at least able to find out if they did postgraduate training and in what type of therapy.

Most therapists who have openings in their practice will be willing to answer questions in order to possibly get a new client.”

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Family Court: Five Flaws to Fix
Tina Swithin Tina Swithin

Family Court: Five Flaws to Fix

“I think there are a number of nuances that lend to a system that is adversarial for survivors. But I think there are five particular issues that need immediate focus and improvement.”

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URGENT Action Alert: Maryland
Tina Swithin Tina Swithin

URGENT Action Alert: Maryland

Maryland HB561 - House Judiciary Committee Members: ask them to please vote in favor of HB561 - Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges

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The Narcissist: It’s an Ultra Marathon
Tina Swithin Tina Swithin

The Narcissist: It’s an Ultra Marathon

Please remember that this is an ultra-marathon - pace yourself. The narcissist trains for a 5k, maybe a 10k depending on the person, but their pace isn't sustainable.

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What is Gaslighting?
Tina Swithin Tina Swithin

What is Gaslighting?

“Where is the silverware,” I asked in a confused tone as I stood in our kitchen staring at an open drawer full of tools, receipts and other odds and ends.

Seth retorted with a snide glare, “What are you talking about?”

“The silverware. Where is it?” I repeated, even more confused.

“You are losing your mind, just like your bipolar mom. We moved the silverware across the kitchen months ago,” he stated with a look of disgust as he motioned to a different drawer and walked out of the kitchen.

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