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’, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Scapegoat Wonders ‘Will I Always Feel Fragile?’
Ask the Therapist – April 2021 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 list & send me your question! […]
Scapegoat For Life?
Am I A Scapegoat For Life? – Ask the Therapist – January 2021 Each month – or two – I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self […]
Family Scapegoat Estrangement Grief: Life After Low or No Contact
The Pain of Estrangement Grief Estrangement grief is a form of ‘socially unrecognized’ grief1 caused by either: A/ A voluntary partial or complete estrangement from abusive – often narcissistic – family members initiated by the targeted family member, otherwise known as No Contact or Low Contact, or B/ Forced ostracization of the target […]
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