Dr. B’s Blog
Should You Stay or Go?
Unsafe, unloved, & unsatisfied – when to become unmarried? It is presumptuous to tell a person when to stay or leave a difficult relationship. It's a deeply individual choice and only you get to decide in the end if you were right or not. That being said, let’s look...
Midlife – When We Want Happiness Now
When you are hit by midlife. Erik Erikson believed that identity has its origins in adolescence. He was probably correct, but only in part. While Identity may begin during middle and high school, it has its fruition as we move past forty or fifty. Why? After living a...
Should You Forgive?
Forgiving - sometimes easy, sometimes impossible. There is no rule that requires that you forgive. Period. While religion often promotes forgiveness, ultimately it's something that cannot be compelled or required. Forgiveness requires a special kind of thinking that...
Is He The One?
Is She The One? We get together for many reasons, and not always the right ones. Inevitably the question comes up... Is he or she the one? Let’s examine essential questions that can help you come to the right answer for yourself. You want to get this right when, even...
Leaving Pain Behind and Moving On
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Funerals, Psychology and Cost
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The Mind of a Shopaholic: Oniomania
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The Borderline/Narcissistic Mother
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The Narcissistic Boss
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Sibling Rivalry & The New Baby
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Old & Happy – The Secret Formula
What do we do when the mountains to climb are inside of us? Research seems to support that many of us acutally get happier as we age. It's not surprising, because we've had decades of perspective on life, despite all its hardships. Yes, we have aches and pains. And,...
Mark Banschick, MD
Mark R. Banschick, M.D. 215 Katonah Avenue Katonah, New York 10536 914-232-9000 Background Mark Banschick, MD is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in full time private practice in New York. He is a graduate of GeorgetownUniversityHospital in General Psychiatry and...
The Intelligent Divorce
You can raise healthy kids, even through a divorce. The Intelligent Divorce Program was designed by Dr. Mark Banschick to help you avoid common divorce related mistakes; we even give you tips on how to deal effectively with your ex. Our commitment - Your kids come...
God, “Why Have You Made Me Your Target”? (Job 7:20)
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Making Your Own Luck
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The Influence of a Narcissistic Father
“Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm, but the harm (that they cause) does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to...
Divorce, Illness & Life’s Uncertainties – 9 Ways to Manage
Everybody gets a turn going through bad times. And, sometimes it feels like it’ll never end. Case Example: Jody’s husband, Sam was just diagnosed with treatable form of cancer. Everything has changed. Sam had been full of energy, the center of the party. Now, he’s...
Love Is an Action-Don’t Wait For It
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Treating trauma: 8 Ways to Detox Yourself
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Ten Thing That Can Help If You Had A Narcissistic Father
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Too angry? Not angry enough?
“Anybody can become angry- that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way- that is not within everybody’s power and is not so easy”- Aristotle. Handling Your Anger:...
Wrongdoing, Regret and Change
Wrongdoing and Regret: Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Lance Armstrong have something in common. It's Regret. Freeman and De Niro play roles depicting the power of regret: when you've done the unforgivable. And, in real life, Lance Armstrong has sullied a sport he...
Unforgivable Hurt: Should therapists encourage patients to forgive?
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Sometimes, Mom Is Not Enough–The Risks of Narcissistic Rage
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Happy Relationships–The Science of Love and Health
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Eight Ways to Feel Better Despite Everyday Trauma
Trauma exists in our everyday lives. It may not be the trauma of war or rape, but it still hurts. The good news is that you can live life with less stress and more vitality. But first you have to know what you are dealing with. Let me explain. Micro Traumas: Life is...
Is There a Narcissist in Your Life?
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Overcoming Neediness
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Can The Holidays Be An Antidote To Our Collective Stress?
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Psychiatric Illness is Not the Only Reason for Violence
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