By Glynis Sherwood, MEd, Psychotherapist & Therapeutic Coach I Put a Spell On You, Because You’re Not Mine Yes, I’m deliberately misquoting Screamin’ Jay Hawkins 1956 blues-rock classic, I Put a Spell On You, Because You’re Mine. Folks with narcissistic, borderline, histrionic or antisocial parents, siblings, partners and friends have experienced […]
Life After Family Scapegoating – Healing From Trauma Bonds & Intermittent Reinforcement
By Glynis Sherwood, MEd, Psychotherapist & Therapeutic Coach People who grew up in abusive, emotionally negligent families are vulnerable to falling into similar relationship dynamics in adulthood. This can happen with friends as well as intimate partners. This phenomena is known as traumatic reenactment – what I call ‘choosing the devil you know’, […]
Family Scapegoat Asks ‘What’s With the Rejection & Manipulation’ – Glynis Sherwood MEd
By Glynis Sherwood MEd, Trauma Therapist & Coach Question I am the family scapegoat with a very narcissistic mother, enabling father and golden child narcissistic sister. My ex husband walked out Christmas 2021 due to an affair and terrible addiction problems, plus years of lying and psychological abuse. We had been […]
Scapegoating & Complex Trauma: A Video Podcast
Scapegoating & Relationship Trauma – At Work, In Families & Cancel Culture I was interviewed by video blogger Tegan Osmond for her YouTube Channel in February 2023. Tegan is an Ontario Canada based coach who focuses on narcissistic abuse, trauma awareness and recovery, workplace bullying, and family and social scapegoating dynamics. During this […]
How Do I Deal With My Narcissist Mom So I Can Visit My Dad?
Ask Glynis Sherwood MEd – Therapist & Coach Winter 2023 Ask the Therapist & Coach is an education & information column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join […]
Childhood Emotional Deprivation – The Sins of Omission
The Eternal Exile People tend to associate family abuse with acts of overt or covert aggression. Examples of overt aggression include yelling, abusive language such as name calling, threats, ridicule and shaming; and behaviors ranging from coercion, to more aggressive restraining, and assault. Covert hostility shows up as passive aggressive behavior – […]
Can I Maintain Contact With My Narcissistic Extended Family? – Ask Glynis
Ask the Therapist & Coach – Spring 2022 Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist & Coach is an education & information column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please […]
Narcissistic Abuse & Scapegoating – The Challenge of ‘Reparenting’ Yourself
If you were born into a narcissistic family, you may have grown up with a roof over your head, but sadly you weren’t raised. You must complete the job yourself. It’s called reparenting ~ Glynis Sherwood Narcissistic Abuse, Developmental Deficits & Vulnerabilities Over the years, as I’ve counseled survivors who’ve been scapegoated […]
InterGenerational Family Scapegoating & Trauma – Bookends of Pain
Ask the Therapist – Autumn 2021 by Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist is an education and advice column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email […]
Narcissistic Family Scapegoat Asks – Why Don’t They See Me For Who I Am?
Ask the Therapist – July 2021 by Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist is an education and advice column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email […]
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