In abusive families, we have to shrink ourselves in order to emotionally survive. Understanding how this continues to impact us as adults is essential.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Compartmentalization and escapism are common ways to handle difficult emotional experiences. However, they can be overused and weaken our self-capacities.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Self-sabotaging behaviors can prevent you from leading a fulfilling, meaningful life. Understand the unconscious dynamics that lead to self-defeating behaviors.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
This article explores how unresolved childhood abuse shapes adult behaviors, making survivors vulnerable to leading secretive lives and engaging in infidelity.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
Sexualization is a defense against emotional pain and trauma. It momentarily numbs pain but it ultimately keeps traumatic wounds buried and unhealed.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
It is not uncommon for the betrayed to become preoccupied with the unfaithful’s affair partner. Understanding what drives this can help with affair recovery.| Richard Nicastro, PhD