by Michele Quintin | Jun 13, 2018 | Read My Blog
Dealing with a narcissistic family member? The biggest question I get as a therapist from clients dealing with a narcissistic loved one is, “Why does he/she/they behave that way?” People with narcissistic personality disorder operate from a different...
by Michele Quintin | Jun 11, 2018 | Read My Blog
Check out this informative article on how kink can help heal trauma. Some trauma survivors have used BDSM and kinky play to help aid their healing. This therapeutic play is definitely “opt-in only,” meaning that it’s only appropriate for those who...
by Michele Quintin | Jun 7, 2018 | Read My Blog
Shift Happens Therapy in the news: Michele Quintin, LCSW, was recently quoted in an article on Bustle about symptoms of high functioning PTSD. Many people who suffer from high functioning PTSD dismiss their symptoms and suffer alone. If you are still able to get...
by Michele Quintin | Nov 17, 2017 | Read My Blog
As a licensed psychotherapist, I’ve worked with many survivors of domestic abuse on what abuse is, how to identify abuse and recognize red flags in relationship, and how to safely leave an abusive relationship. For people who practice consensual power exchange and/or...
by Michele Quintin | May 29, 2017 | Read My Blog
The Benefits of Having Your Heart Broken by a Weasel by Michele Quintin, LCSW www.shifthappenstherapy.com Everyone has past relationships that didn’t work out, but some of us also have “That Ex,” otherwise known as a Weasel. Weasels include abusers,...
by Michele Quintin | Apr 12, 2017 | Read My Blog
So, before I share some tips on how to find the right therapist for you, I wanted to share a story that illustrates part of the dilemma in trying to find the right therapeutic fit. Years before I became a therapist myself, I was discussing therapy experiences with a...
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