Parentification
What is Parentification? Parentification can be defined as a functional and/or emotional role reversal where the child’s needs become secondary to the parents. Parentification is
Learning to Set Boundaries Makes the World Feel Safer
For some background information – if you are not already aware – on what boundaries are, and what healthy and unhealthy boundaries look like, please
Core Beliefs and How They Influence Us
We all have a set of core beliefs which influence everything we do in our lives. They shape the way we dress, speak and behave,
Johari Window
What is the Johari Window? The Johari Window is a psychological tool which was developed in 1955 by the psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham
The 10 Capacities of the Real Self – James F. Masterson
James F. Masterson, M.D., was a prominent American psychiatrist who helped to bring the study, understanding and treatment of personality disorders, especially narcissistic and borderline,
The Healthy Self VS The Adversely Affected Self
This article is made up of two lists, one has the characteristics of the healthiest version of ourselves and the other describes how that characteristic
Carl Jung – Ending the Inner Civil War
Below is an excerpt from a lecture by Carl Jung, which he delivered to a group of clergy. I came across this in a YouTube
YouTube – (Almost) Everything You Need to Know
The video below talks about issues which are common outcomes for children of narcissistic parents. The topics included and other relevant YouTube videos you may
Abuse Amnesia (and other types)
What is Abuse Amnesia? Abuse amnesia can take place in many different types of relationships, if the person is abusive, such as with parental figures,
Attachment Styles and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Attachment Theory Attachment theory deals with the relationship between the primary caregiver and their baby. Research has shown that attachment styles can be observed and
YouTube – Mentors and Guidance
Mentorship and guidance are sorely lacking when a person has come from a dysfunctional family. This video talks about where we can find some decent
Archetypes – Aspects of Ourselves
The History of Archetypes The concept of archetypes can be found in the writings of Plato over 2,000 years ago. Plato’s concept was that eidos,
Logical Fallacies – Errors in Thinking
What is a Logical Fallacy? A logical fallacy can be described as flawed thinking: Logical = Something based on reason and good judgement Fallacy =
Guidance and Advice (Quotes)
Guidance, mentoring and advice is lacking when one comes from a narcissistic family. Please see the wisdom below from an emperor of Rome, poets, the
Cognitive Errors
A child who grows up in a narcissistic family will develop a distorted view of the world and themselves. This is their trauma bias. They
Workaholism / Keeping Busy
Workaholism and Keeping Busy (Part of the Abandonment Depression) A workaholic can be defined as a person who spends a majority of their time working
