Diane Barth“I want you to come back to your office,” said Berte*, a client in psychotherapy who has been…“I don’t want to go back to my own office, and I don’t want to come to yours,” said Dave*. “I have young kids who haven’t been vaccinated…Aug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021
Diane BarthRomance Novels and Detective Stories: Excellent Ways to Soothe YourselfAs an antidote to the terrible things that are going on in our world right now, many of us turn to fantasy and escapism. As a…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Diane BarthIf You’re a Boomer, and it’s a Pandemic, You're Going to Want to Make This One New Year’s…Boomers feel the need to do things our own way. So no surprise that we’re having troubles figuring out whether or not to bother making New…Dec 27, 2020Dec 27, 2020
Diane BarthWhat Can You Do About a Self-Centered Friend or Family Member?A psychotherapist explains something you might not have guessed about self-centered peopleNov 29, 2020Nov 29, 2020
Diane BarthNarcissists Have a Hard Time with Disappointment. A Psychotherapist Explains WhyNo one likes to be disappointed. But narcissists, particularly those suffering from malignant narcissism, have a harder time than most.Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
Diane BarthThe Seduction of OtheringA driver cuts you off at an intersection. You check their license plate and mutter, “Oh of course. They’re from [whatever state]. They’re…Oct 25, 2020Oct 25, 2020
