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You are the Captain of your Mind!
You are the Captain of your Mind!

 Your mind is naturally healthy and constantly trying to supply you with optimum functionality.Ironically, mind outcomes such as anxiety, addictions or depression, are actually confounded best options the mind has identified to protect or drive you.

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Emotional Regulation & The High Conflict Couple
Emotional Regulation & The High Conflict Couple

You need to be in touch with your own emotions in order to have a successful relationship.

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Back to School Anxiety
Back to School Anxiety

It is that time of year again! Fall is here and it is back to school. With back to school comes a goodbye to sleeping in and beach days

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Cannabis and Mental Health
Cannabis and Mental Health

More in more in my therapy practice, clients report anxiety, depression, anhedonia, and amotivation associated with increased cannabis intake.

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Psychological Flashcards
Psychological Flashcards

It is helpful to have “psychological flashcards” that we have come up with in advance, to turn to in moments of emotional distress.

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The Narcissist – Borderline Attachment
The Narcissist – Borderline Attachment

Opposites attract usually when there are personality disorders involved. Why is this?

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The Tiger
The Tiger

“Pretend your own anxiety is a Tiger. Now, imagine it is staring straight at you.”

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Narcopathy and Flying Monkeys, oh my!
Narcopathy and Flying Monkeys, oh my!

Narcopathy is a pop psychology term – it is not in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). But I now am a believer that Narcopathy is real.

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Envy, Jealousy, and Greed
Envy, Jealousy, and Greed

Having someone in your life who is struggling with envy, greed, or jealousy can be a psychically draining experience.

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Codependency & Healthy Boundaries
Codependency & Healthy Boundaries

Codependency is a pattern of painful dependence upon compulsive behaviors and approval of others to find safety, self-worth, and identity.

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Authenticity, true self versus false self.
Authenticity, true self versus false self.

Many times we get caught up in being validated externally by others, and because of this, we create a “false” version of ourselves.

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Trauma, Substance Abuse & Healing
Trauma, Substance Abuse & Healing

Trauma is the emotional response we may have to a triggering event, but the scary thing is, trauma doesn't just go away — it lives deep within us.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is insight-oriented work looking at individuals' deep unconscious motivations, fantasies, drives, and desires that may lead to their behaviors and actions.

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The Space Between
The Space Between

Welcome to my space for writing about psychology — my personal musing and observations

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This blog provides general information and discussion about psychology, health, and related subjects.  The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials are not intended, and should not be construed as medical advice, or to be used to make a medical diagnosis. The blog is the opinion solely of Courtney Hamlin, M.A. LMFT, and has no relation to any academic, hospital, practice or other institution with which the author is affiliated. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The source for quotations are listed within the articles.