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May 274 min read
First-order versus Second-order Change
How do you know if change will be lasting? Understanding first-order versus second-order change can help!
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May 137 min read
Uncovering Unrealistic Expectations
We talked last week about JADEing, and how to avoid justifying, arguing, defending, or explaining when you're communicating with someone...
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May 66 min read
JADEing, and How to Avoid It
Learn what JADEing is, and how to avoid Justifying, Arguing, Defending, or Explaining
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donnaacostapllc
Apr 293 min read
King (or Queen) Baby
Understand what King (or Queen) Baby is and how to address it when communicating with people with narcissistic traits.
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Apr 155 min read
The Foundations of Assertive Communication
Over the years, I’ve worked with many clients who wanted learn new communication skills. Sometimes they want to learn what assertive...
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donnaacostapllc
Mar 254 min read
Assertive Communication Basics
When you were a kid, did your parents tell you “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”? This is such an unfortunate...
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donnaacostapllc
Mar 46 min read
Attraction, Attachment, Love...and Dating
When my clients start dating after being in a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits, they’re usually puzzled by the idea of...
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donnaacostapllc
Feb 265 min read
Are You a People-Pleaser? Here's How to Stop!
If you know you’re a people-pleaser, I have good news – you can find balance between caring about others, and caring about yourself. The...
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donnaacostapllc
Feb 56 min read
Rushing the Relationship
Avoid getting into a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits by understanding rushing the relationship.
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donnaacostapllc
Jan 294 min read
Dating, Reality Testing, and You
Are you thinking about dating, or are you back in the dating pool after a relationship with a partner with narcissistic traits? If so,...
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donnaacostapllc
Jan 224 min read
Do You Love Yourself?
You’ve probably heard the terms self-concept and self-esteem. But what do you think they really mean? If you search the internet, you’ll...
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donnaacostapllc
Jan 153 min read
Need some SMART goal motivation? Reward yourself!
Last week we talked about how to create SMART goals, and why creating Time-limited goals that are based on days, rather than weeks or...
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donnaacostapllc
Jan 83 min read
Happy New Year! Now Ditch Your Resolutions, and Set SMART Goals
It's that time of year when many people develop resolutions for the new year. For decades, I've been encouraging clients to ditch new...
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