Counseling may be suitable for people who are dealing with a temporary crisis. Sometimes counseling can help alleviate immediate distress in a very quick 8 – 10 sessions. However, if there are underlying, longstanding problems, these will take more time to resolve. If you’re seeking guidance with a particular issue and not addressing underlying issues, counseling may be sufficient.
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What Causes Relationship Dysfunction?
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