The Pain of Trauma Sudden, distressing loss, experiencing or witnessing violence or abuse and physical injury can all lead to psychological injuries in human beings. Recurring childhood abuse and neglect can also cause serious emotional wounding such as Complex PTSD. Frightening experiences varying from car accidents, verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse, workplace bullying or […]
Loss, Grief & the Holiday Season – 12 Strategies for Cultivating Peace of Mind
Grief can intensify during the holiday season, as memories of loved ones who’ve died, or from whom we’ve parted, or other traumatic personal losses, remind us of a past that was and will never be again. The first Christmas after the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a job loss can feel […]
3 Big Time Christmas Stressors and How to Deal With Them
Christmas can be a restorative time or a time of great emotional challenges – or a bit of both. Personal, social or family expectations that we ‘show up’ in a continuously upbeat and hyper-social manner can amount to a lot of pressure to be someone we are not, especially if family of origin dynamics […]
Family Scapegoat Asks – Why does my narcissistic family show no empathy, love or remorse?
Each month I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – go to the bottom of this page, type in your email address and download my Ebook – […]
Surviving & Thriving During the Holiday Season
Surviving the Holidays The holiday season can be challenging for those of us who have experienced family abuse, scapegoating, estrangement or other serious personal losses in our immediate and extended families. The holidays can painfully underscore either a past that was and will never occur again, or a past that never was and will […]
Can Narcissistic Parents Love Their Children?
Why Can’t Narcissistic Personality Disordered Parents Love Their Children? The truth is – you are not unlovable or inadequate – you are the opposite. Anyone possessing empathy and accurate powers of observation can see that. The reality is that your Narcissistic Personality Disorder parent failed to love you, because they couldn’t. Recovery and […]
Daughter In Law Scapegoats Me
My Daughter In Law – & Grandkids – Scapegoat Me. What Should I Do? Each month I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – go […]
Scapegoat Going No Contact – What’s In It For Me?
Scapegoat Going No Contact – WIFM? Each month I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – go to the bottom of this page, type in your email address and download my Ebook – Stop the […]
The Family Scapegoat’s Guide to Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Narcissism is a set of unhealthy personality traits that exist on a continuum from excessive self-absorption to a ‘hard-wired’ personality disorder. Narcissism is characterized by: 1/ Extreme self-centeredness/self-obsession, that shows up as the relentless pursuit of personal gratification and attention seeking, social dominance and cold-blooded ambition. 2/ The inability to take responsibility for […]
Should I Cut Ties With My Scapegoating Siblings?
Ask the Therapist – June 2019 Question: Should I Cut Ties With My Scapegoating Siblings? Each month I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – go to the bottom of this page, type in your email […]
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