According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word synergistic refers to the following: ‘Relating to the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate...
We all have unhealthy narcissistic traits and the reason that they are unhealthy is that they cause disconnection from others. But where do these ways of relating to the world, to others and ourselves come from? In Panel 1 of the Mind Map we are reminded that we all...
Aging isn’t easy for most of us, but when it comes to a narcissistic personality, it is terrifying to say the least and to avoided at all costs. Why is this? If we remember that narcissistic personality disorder is primarily about getting ‘supply’, then we can imagine...
Childhood sexual abuse by a blood relation is a widespread phenomenon that has lasting negative psychological and physical effects in victims. A meta-analysis by Stoltenborgh et.al (2011) suggested that globally, childhood sexual abuse occurred in 11.8% of the...
Where do we first begin to learn about sex? Each of us first gains an understanding of an intimate physical and emotional relationships by watching and attuning to our parents. We are acutely aware of the tensions as well as the loving moments (if there are any). In...
