The Present Moment: A Gift We Often Forget to Open
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

The Present Moment: A Gift We Often Forget to Open

Have you ever sat beside someone in their final days and listened to their deepest regrets? As a hospice social worker, the most heart-wrenching words often weren't about missed career opportunities or unaccumulated wealth—they were about time. "I wish I had been more present." "I wish I hadn't rushed through it all." "I wish I had noticed more sunsets. I wished I had been more present with my loved ones...I always thought we had more time."

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How to Cope with a Narcissistic Sibling
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

How to Cope with a Narcissistic Sibling

The development of narcissistic traits is a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, particularly childhood experiences and parenting styles. While there is no single cause of narcissism, understanding these contributing factors can help in early intervention and prevention. 

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Understanding and PREVENTING Suicide…
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

Understanding and PREVENTING Suicide…

National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.

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 Intimate Partner Abuse
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

 Intimate Partner Abuse

Living in a relationship with an abusive partner is an intensely traumatic and complex experience, often characterized by a constant state of fear, confusion, and emotional turmoil. 

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How are Narcissists Created? 
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

How are Narcissists Created? 

The development of narcissistic traits is a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, particularly childhood experiences and parenting styles. 

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Let’s chat…
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Let’s chat…

Let’s check in- Would love to update you on all there is to learn this Summer…

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The Invisible Scars: Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

The Invisible Scars: Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents

Many children of alcoholics become expert secret-keepers. They learn to hide their parent's addiction from the outside world, often taking on adult responsibilities far beyond their years. They might become the de facto caretaker for younger siblings, or the family peacekeeper, always on alert to diffuse tense situations before they escalate.

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Navigating the Storm: The Experience of Loving an Addict and Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Jessica Pressler Jessica Pressler

Navigating the Storm: The Experience of Loving an Addict and Healing from Betrayal Trauma

Loving an addict often means living in a state of constant uncertainty and fear. You may find yourself oscillating between hope and despair, love and anger, compassion and resentment. The unpredictability of addiction can leave you feeling as though you're walking on eggshells, never knowing what version of your loved one you'll encounter from one moment to the next.

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