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Exploring Narcissism and “Cluster B Shaming" Through a Lens of Attachment Trauma and the Rapid Resolution of Cognitive Dissonance

this is a call to reflection and compassion, aiming to foster healing for all

NEURODIVERSITY

Dr. Patty Gently

Jan 35 min read

Election (Result) Stress? You're Not Alone.

I am nauseatingly sad. The weight of uncertainty feels like a constant, unwelcome presence.

MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Patty Gently

Nov 7, 20242 min read

What is Radical Acceptance?

Those who know me well enough know that my favorite word is AND. Yes... AND.

MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Patty Gently

Nov 4, 20247 min read

Finding My Meaning

I would have died from lack of oxygen trying to help those around me first.

AUTHENTICITY

Lacey Vasquez

Jun 15, 20242 min read

Gifted Needs and Tabletop Roleplaying Games: The Hows and Whys from a Neurodivergent Dungeon Master

Figuring my own gifted needs has taken dozens and dozens of Perception checks, Wisdom saving throws and Investigation rolls.

NEEDS & VALUES

Youssef Sleiman

Apr 2, 20248 min read

Emotional Strength

By Dr. Patty Williams on July 12, 2023 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

AUTHENTICITY

Dr. Patty Gently

Jul 12, 20232 min read

Writing About Writing About Giftedness & Trauma

I started out my book with a forward that I would like to share here. I think it is important and interesting enough...

TRAUMA & GIFTEDNESS

Dr. Patty Gently

May 30, 20235 min read

Confidence and Humility

By Dr. Patty Williams on October 10, 2022 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

GIFTEDNESS

Dr. Patty Gently

Oct 10, 20222 min read

OEs- Original Equipment

By Dr. Patty Williams on August 19, 2019 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

OVEREXCITABILITY

Dr. Patty Gently

Aug 19, 20192 min read

Dialectics: Work and Rest

By Dr. Patty Williams on March 3, 2019 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

ADVOCACY

Dr. Patty Gently

Mar 3, 20192 min read

Bright Insight- What is it All About?

By Dr. Patty Williams on August 18, 2018 BISN founder and president Dr. Patty Williams is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR,...

TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL (2E)

Dr. Patty Gently

Aug 18, 20182 min read