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...
Narcissistic personality disorder and Borderline Personality disorder are bothdisorders of relating. They are dysfunctional means of seeing and being with self andothers. Thus, in order to understand why each manifests, we need to understand therelational cause which...
The effects of narcissistic abuse on a child has deleterious effects way into adulthood and beyond into the next generation. As if having ONE narcissistic parent isn’t damaging enough, having two parents who lack empathy takes human disconnect to a whole new...
Although one on one therapy is often necessary and individual to a person’s recovery, a community-based approach offers a substantial amount of space and support that can be extremely beneficial to the alienating effects of narcissism/ abuse. In conjunction...
The “no contact” rule refers to cutting off all ties of communication/ contact with another to allow space to grieve and heal. This may be implicated after a break- up due to the abusive and toxic nature of the relationship. Likewise, this is often necessary when it...