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Personality Types Along the Continuum October 23, 2012

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Dr. Erin Oberlander, John Valerio, Lisa Arnone

Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

We are all born with slightly more of one trait than another, and under stress that trait gets exaggerated into what we call a personality disorder. Armand explores this continuum with Lisa Arnone, LCSW, and Dr. Erin Oberlander, examining projection, borderline dynamics, and why blame, whether of self or others, keeps people stuck.

Objectification and the Fear of Need Undated

Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Why do we turn people and needs into abstract objects? Armand DiMele argues that objectification is a defense against vulnerability, whether it shows up as racial dehumanization, sexual fetish, or the jealous conviction that no one can be trusted. Callers trace these patterns back to childhood wounds.