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Dr. Jude Black
- Jun 23, 2016
- 5 min
What the Heck is a Toxic Boss?
Not one person in their right mind would want to live, breathe, and work in a toxic wasteland. And yet, many people all across America find themselves right in the middle of said poisonous place every day. Their workplace. So, knowing that many of us need our job and can't walk away, how do we survive toxic bosses and overcome them? Through education, self reflection, and focusing on survival. WHAT A TOXIC BOSS IS. Most of the toxic bosses simply can’t do their job, let alon
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Dr. Jude Black
- May 5, 2016
- 4 min
HELP! Is My Prince Charming a Narcissist?
Ok, if you are reading this, you already know that that "Happily Ever After" is riddled with chaos and complications. I am often asked, "How do I know if my guy is a narcissist?" The easiest answer is "Ask them". I have never met a narcissist who doesn't subscribe to the belief, "I am all that". However, if that seems too simplistic, then continue reading. Let's start by exploring narcissism. The word itself comes from Greek mythology in which a gorgeous young man named Narci
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Dr. Jude Black
- Apr 27, 2016
- 3 min
A Loved One's Guide to Deployment
It is tough to be left behind when a loved one is on deployment. Days and nights often feel longer and can be filled with anxiety and loneliness. Friends who are unfamiliar with the military lifestyle often say the wrong thing or become distant. Things change, people change, life happens… and it is tough for all of that do go on without your loved one there to share the experiences with you. Here are a few tips to help you through the ups and downs of deployment (and if you a
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Dr. Jude Black
- Apr 27, 2016
- 3 min
De-Stigmatizing Therapy...
Relax… It’s Just Therapy. Ah Facebook, the mecca of all social media… I was poking around on Facebook (no pun intended, I do not actually “poke” my friends online) when I noticed something odd about my friends’ activity on my page. I posted a photo of my cat, it got 16 likes and 8 comments. Next, I posted about how I tear up during every episode of Long Island Medium on TLC (oh come on, it’s touching), and again, 20 likes and 5 comments. Then I posted a link to our online the
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