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The Hidden Grief of Personality Disorders

Why the capacity to mourn is often a sign that recovery is succeeding Justin Jones, Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | July 2026 One of the least recognized signs…

The Hierarchy of Worth: How Narcissism Turns Life…

Why the constant need to compare traps people in competition and prevents genuine fulfillment Justin Jones, Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | July 2026 One of the least understood…

The Myth of Choice: Why Personality Disorders Are…

Understanding the difference between character flaws and deeply ingrained psychological patterns Justin Jones, Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | July 2026 One of the most enduring myths about personality…

The Tyranny of Potential

Why we stay in relationships based on hope rather than reality – and how to break free Justin Jones, Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | July 2026 Over the…

“Borderline Chic”: When Self‑Destruction Becomes a…

Romanticizing emotional chaos may feel like depth—but it often comes at a devastating cost. Justin Jones, Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist | June 2026 Over the past several years,…

When One Person Becomes Everything

Understanding idealization, attachment, and the unbearable weight of the “favorite person” in BPD Justin Jones, Ph.D. | June 2026 Many individuals struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder describe a remarkably similar…

Why So Many Clinicians Avoid Talking About Borderl…

A diagnosis is not a judgment—it is an explanation. Why avoiding the conversation harms patients more than the diagnosis itself. Justin Jones, Ph.D. | June 2026 Earlier this year, a…

The Role of Shame in Self‑Sabotage: Breaking the C…

How shame keeps you trapped in repetitive patterns – and how structural treatment can help you finally break free The Kimberly Center for Personality Development and Integrated Healing | June…

Why Structural Change Matters in Treating Personal…

Beyond symptom management – how TFP, DBT, and MBT work together to produce lasting transformation The Kimberly Center for Personality Development and Integrated Healing | June 2026 For decades, the…