It's not you, it's them: How to handle 'problematic' people, according to a psychologist

Is someone "problematic" or just lacking emotional tools? Psychologist Sandra Sánchez explains the root of conflict-seeking ...
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Abcarian: The problematic use of "problematic" to shut down people with whom we disagree

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Tropic Thunder" director/actor Ben Stiller in 2008 promoting the problematic movie, in which Robert Downey Jr. wears blackface.
Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: ‘Problematic,’ the weasel word that separates us from them

To the editor: Thanks to Robin Abcarian for her column on the weasel word “problematic.” For years the use — now ubiquitous — of the word itself been deeply, well, problematic. The best demonstration ...
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10 Subtle Traits Of A Truly Problematic Person, According To Psychology

While the toxic people in our lives are generally misguidedly coping from unresolved trauma or bad relationships of their own, according to mental health counselor Stephanie A. Sarkis, their ability ...
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Navigating Adolescent Behavior: Typical vs. Problematic

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...
Los Angeles Times

The problematic use of ‘problematic’ to shut down people with whom we disagree

My first unpleasant encounter with the current meaning of the word “problematic” occurred a couple of years ago. I was mingling with some twenty- and thirtysomethings at an outdoor birthday party in ...