Monthly Archives: September 2023

Assertiveness – a Primer

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Dr Joseph Russo

One of the downsides to being an Introvert was, for me, an inability to assert myself. I stumbled for words, which only reinforced the idea that I couldn’t do it. Or I wasn’t confident enough in my position or convicted … Continue reading →

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Individuation – Separating from Our Parents

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Dr Joseph Russo

I begin this post with a quote from Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life, in which he summarizes the reasons for, and the process of, separating from our parents: The infant is dependent on his parents for almost everything he … Continue reading →

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