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Dr. Barek Sharif 7/28/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 7/28/26

Disentangling Emotion: Separating Historical Wounds from Present Reality in High-Stakes Leadership

Are you reacting to today's challenges with yesterday's emotional wounds? Discover how emotional disentanglement and literacy can sharpen your high-stakes decision-making.

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Dr. Barek Sharif 7/1/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 7/1/26

The Neurobiological Hangover: Residual Trauma and the High-Achieving Executive

Why does the past still backseat drive your life even after successful therapy? Dr. Barek Sharif breaks down the clinical reality of residual trauma, how it shapes high-achieving personalities, and the path to true neural regulation.

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Dr. Barek Sharif 3/19/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 3/19/26

The Neurobiology of Play: Laughter as a Primary Attachment Mechanism in Fathers

Is laughter the missing piece in your parenting? New research shows that for fathers, shared humor is a unique and powerful driver of secure attachment. Learn why 'lightening up' is a high-performance strategy for your relationship with your child.

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Dr. Barek Sharif 3/2/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 3/2/26

The Intersection of SSRIs and Perimenopause: A Clinical Guide to Reclaiming Intimacy

Struggling with intimacy due to Lexapro or perimenopause? Learn how to manage medication side effects and hormonal shifts to reclaim your physical connection.

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Dr. Barek Sharif 2/3/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 2/3/26

Beyond Personality Matching: The Clinical Significance of "Affectionate Quantity"

We often think successful relationships require 'matching' personalities. But a new study shows that the total volume of warmth you share is far more important than how similar you are. Discover how to break the 'roommate' cycle by focusing on affection quantity over compatibility.

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Dr. Barek Sharif 1/30/26 Dr. Barek Sharif 1/30/26

The Science of "Fraudulence": Understanding the Link Between Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome

A recent study (published in the Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy) provides a data-backed explanation for why this happens.

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