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The Fallout from a Covert Narcissist
Many of us were taught that emotional abuse was not that bad. However, from the number of clients who present with symptoms of Complex PTSD after working, living with, or being married to a psychological abuser – this is simply not the case. In fact, research has shown that pain registers in the same…
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How to Deal with Difficult People
Dealing with difficult people can take a serious toll on your well-being. Whether it is a boss or co-worker, a family member, a spouse, parent or even your child – these difficult relationships can negatively impact your physical and mental health! They often seem to operate under their own set of rules that feel alien…
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Defense Strategies
We all develop defense strategies that are meant to help us by minimizing distress in the moment. This allows us to adapt to an invalidating or difficult environment or situation, while protecting us. In childhood, we see this as adaptive and survivalist. However, these same defense mechanisms can become maladaptive in different environments or…
