Mary Jo Rapini, Lpc

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini addresses the question of why people succumb to brainwashing and how someone can escape their abuser. This is part two of a mini-series on brainwashing. The first video explains 7 common tactics a brainwasher may use to control their victim. Video Version: https://youtu.be/4mMSckwA-Zo If you or someone you love is a victim of emotional abuse, there are many online resources available. We highly recommend The National Domestic Violence Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org/ Still not sure you're being emotionally abused. Here is an excellent article by Good Therapy to help decide: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/emotional-abuse Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebo

Brainwashing is a form of emotional abuse that washes the victim "clean" of any healthy, independent thinking. Any positive relationships you once held dear are cut off. In part one of this mini-series, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini walks you through 7 common tactics an abuser may use to try to control you. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FlZTSTVRulI Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/mjrapini Twitter: twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

We lose sleep and waste emotional energy when we don't let go of mean comments. If you're stewing over something cruel someone said, this video will introduce you to the self-distancing perspective. This perspective can help you process your emotions so you can move on with your life! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MomalkPFWnY Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjrapini

If you just found out your loved one has depression, you might be uncomfortable with this knowledge or restless to try to “fix” the problem. In this podcast, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains what depression IS and what it IS NOT and equips you with some do's and don'ts of supporting your loved one through depression. Video Version: https://youtu.be/9KSxO57NAJA (live on 12/27/17) If you are suffering from depression or considering suicide, I urge you to reach out to someone. There are many resources - even ones on online - that can help you. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/mjrapini Twitter: twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: www.facebook

People pleasers base their self-worth on the praise and validation of others. While it's good to help others, this fixation can become incredibly dangerous if the person enters an abusive or toxic relationship. In this video, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses the symptoms of a people pleasing mindset, why many develop it during their childhood, and how they can break free. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/NV6eXmqu7ck Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: youtube.com/mjrapini Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

There's few that haven't been betrayed at some point in their life - at work, in a relationship, or even by a parent or child. Betrayal hurts, but you don't need to live with the burden of someone else's cruelty. In this new Reaction Reset video, I'll explain why betrayal shakes our confidence so much and 4 ways you can begin to heal. Video Version: https://youtu.be/fOi0QlvIx_Y Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjrapini Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

If you were raised in a family where one or both parents were mentally ill or unstable, you may deal with challenging feelings and habits on a regular basis. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini identifies 10 signs your parents may be mentally ill and the 3 steps you can take to protect yourself and your sanity. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/adPa6RilofA Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

It can be so painful to watch friends make bad life decisions. You want to help, but how do you avoid being part of the problem? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini helps you understand the psychology behind their decision-making process and how you can help without enabling their poor choices. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xRnE8OqdBY Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Getting sucked into gossip? It always leaves a bad taste in your mouth, doesn't it? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains the psychology behind why people gossip in the first place and how it gets it's power. Then she'll teach you why "gossip-proofing" yourself is the best way to overcome it. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcdJQ8COdxo Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

It's easy to compare ourselves to others and feel inferior or even angry when our friends experience wild success. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini teaches you the psychology behind your negative thoughts and about the dangers of a scarcity mindset. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EjLu6F3N87c Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

There are a lot of situations we can’t control in life, but one thing we can control is how we react. Our reactions shape our perspective and how we get along with others. Just like practicing a language or an instrument, we need to practice healthy reactions. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3MF1C87HkCM Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

You think you found the man or woman of your dreams...they just happen to be married. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini sheds some light on why you think you're in love and the risks you're taking by staying in the relationship. For more relationship resources and tips, you can visit www.maryjorapini.com.

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains how some people don't even realize they are having an emotional affair until their marriage is falling apart. Here are 7 ways to identify whether you or your partner is in one and how to get out. For more relationship tips and resources, visit maryjorapini.com or follow Mary Jo on Twitter @MaryJoRapini.

Getting ready to start online dating? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini lists 6 red flags to be aware of to avoid unhealthy relationships with abusers, manipulators, and generally unstable people. This is episode 6 of Love Better. For more relationship tips or advice follow Mary Jo on Twitter @maryjorapini or visit maryjorapini.com

Trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship or wondering if you're dating an emotional abusive person? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses 7 signs of an emotional abuser and how to repair or escape the relationship. This is episode 5 of Love Better. For more relationship tips or advice follow Mary Jo on Twitter @maryjorapini or visit maryjorapini.com

How can you be in a relationship or marriage and still feel so alone? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses this common problem of being "emotionally divorced" within your relationship and how to address it. You can find more relationship tips and resources at https://www.maryjorapini.com

Do you feel like you love your partner but don't enjoy being with them anymore? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini talks about this strange, but common situation and what steps couples can take to overcome it. This is Episode 3 of Love Better. More relationship tips and resources can be found at http://www.maryjorapini.com/. Feel isolated in your relationship? Check out Mary Jo's article at: http://www.maryjorapini.com/single-post/Together-but-Alone

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how divorce impacts a person and steps you can take to heal. For more resources, visit www.maryjorapini.com Episode 002

Alone during the holidays or maybe just feeling lonely? You're not alone. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains why we often feel lonely or melancholy during the holidays and gives you tips to address it. For more resources, visit www.maryjorapini.com. Episode 001

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses healthy dating and setting boundaries for men and women that are on the dating scene.