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...
In order to heal from narcissistic abuse, whether familial or in relationships in general, it is absolutely vital to have a clear understanding of what the trauma bond is. We have to be aware of this because it is at the heart of the dependency that maintains...
With all the craziness in the world today, it is a small wonder that so many find themselves dealing with mental health problems. On top of that, there is the nature of today’s work environment and jobs and careers that demand we be available 24/7, a...
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...
To attain what we deserve, there are a few conditions to consider. First, we must raise the bar on what we have previously settled for and do the work to release ourselves from old limitations. Next, it is incredibly important to establish boundaries for yourself and...