Christel Van GelderDo’s & Don’ts When Divorcing A NarcissistDivorcing a toxic partner — a narcissist or antisocial personality, or a very manipulative person— can be very hard.Sep 17, 20191Sep 17, 20191
Christel Van Gelder12 Signs You’re Just An Option To Someone“Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.”Aug 31, 2019Aug 31, 2019
Christel Van GelderResilience. How To Build It When Leaving An Emotionally Abusive Partner Or NarcissistDivorce is a hard thing to do. But when you’re leaving or divorcing an emotionally abusive partner or a narcissist, things will be way…Aug 9, 2019Aug 9, 2019
Christel Van GelderThe Question You Get Asked Most: What Do You Do?“What do you do?”Mar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
Christel Van GelderWhat To Do About The Thoughts That Erode Your Self-Esteem In A Toxic RelationshipWhen you’re in a toxic relationship, for sure you must have — unconscious — thoughts affecting your self-esteem. These thoughts are not…Mar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
Christel Van GelderWhy you’re not to blame for a toxic relationshipWhen it comes to toxic relationships, my clients always take the blame for being sucked in.Feb 20, 2019Feb 20, 2019
Christel Van GelderBe Aware of These 3 Things When Starting OverWe all have times in our lives when we have to start over. This can be because we decide to do so. We make a conscious choice. Or maybe…Jun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017
Christel Van GelderFrom Disappearing Woman to Woman of SubstanceIn 2007 I wrote this in my diary: “I was a Disappearing Woman. But I hope I will be able to become a Woman of Substance again.”May 27, 2017May 27, 2017
Christel Van GelderWhy it’s not a good idea to set (big) goals when your life is upside down.We all have moments in our lives when things don’t go as planned. Sometimes these are minor upsets and they are easy to sort out. You just…Apr 9, 2017Apr 9, 2017
Christel Van GelderTo Allow Rest and Doing-Nothing.This week I gave myself a break. A break from busy-ness that led to nothing.Apr 6, 2017Apr 6, 2017