Fatherhood is often an under-appreciated role. Fathers are responsible for so very much and carry enormous weight, holding many things together for the family. A father provides more than financial support (which in itself takes enormous effort and dedication) and discipline — his presence, consistency, and engagement in the world
Many physicians, clinicians, providers are experiencing fewer returns for all they contribute (years of education, effort, finances, time) to their patients’ well being in their current healthcare positions. Some are even considering moving into other arenas that reward them for their expertise and dedication. They are experiencing: Doctors, disillusioned with
At its core, relationship dysfunction stems from a deficit of narcissistic supply — defined by Fenichel in 1938 as “a type of admiration, interpersonal support drawn by an individual from their environment, essential to their self-esteem.” Narcissistic supply isn’t about vanity—it’s about the fundamental need to feel noticed, valued, and
Your brain is trained to solve complex problems. But what happens when it’s a relationship issue? I’ve found that executives, engineers, doctors, and scientists who excel in their fields often find personal relationships — frustrating and unpredictable. Common struggles include: Unfortunately, you can’t “engineer” your way out of emotional disconnection.
Top executives, engineers, scientists, doctors, IT leaders are masters of logic, strategy, and execution. Yet, at home they often struggle to connect with the people who matter most. Unfortunately, the very skills that make them exceptional — precision, problem-solving, persistence, resilience — can also make personal struggles harder to navigate.
Successful people develop mastery in their field because they relentlessly wrestle difficult problems to the ground. Yet at home, problem-solving seems elusive. Why is that? Partly, they weren’t trained to solve ‘at home’ problems. Partly, they didn’t get the right equipment. As a species, we thrive when we feel understood
Anna Frost\NCPsyA
Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst and Relations Analyst
Boulder Consultation provides a confidential space to talk about, explore and work through personal issues large and small. For over 25 years, I’ve provided effective ethical treatment for people who are suffering regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.
