Be perfect as your God is perfect.  This is the motto of the obsessive-compulsive.  With a penchant to criticize and a gift for seeing things everyone else misses, the obsessive-compulsive is the ultimate Monday morning critic. Dear Pastor:  I’m concerned.  … Continue reading →

I’ve been supervised by some fantastic clinicians over the years. In fact, these are men and women who I’d trust with my own family. Yet, invariably the very best clinicians I have been around will say, “I’ll see almost anyone … Continue reading →

Having talked about narcissists, we now turn to the histrionic.  Psychologists place Histrionic Personality Disorder within the same cluster as Narcissistic Personality Disorder, but each is different, requiring unique approaches both to understanding and intervening with compassion.  That said, those … Continue reading →

In the previous post, we looked at some very basic contours of the narcissistic personality.  In fact, I said we’re all narcissistic to some degree.  Some of the great leaders, politicians, pastors, and influencers have narcissistic tendencies.  Honesty requires that … Continue reading →

The vote is in. And what I’ve heard is that many of you (with many pastors responding!) want to hear some thoughts on dealing with the more difficult people you come into contact with.  Maybe you are a friend.  Maybe … Continue reading →