Carl Jung Quotes
Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. He was an innovative thinker and he approached the unconscious through exploration of
Zersetzung – Gaslighting
The Macrocosm and the Microcosm Gaslighting is done at the microcosmic level in narcissistic families. Zersetzung shows us what can happen at the macrocosmic level
Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Empathy
What is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It helps us to establish relationships with others and to
NPD – Emotional Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? MSBP is defined as a mental health problem in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or
Coercion and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder are very controlling with the people around them. They can be jealous and possessive. They will often use coercive techniques
Paranoia
Many children from abusive homes have lifelong issues with trust and very strong paranoid tendencies. This paranoia has served an important purpose during the person’s
Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Brain Structure
Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Brain Structure Advances in brain scanning technology have allowed us to see inside the brains of people with NPD and enhance
Narcissistic Abuse and Ayahuasca
Meredith Miller is a YouTuber who is the child of a narcissistic mother. Her channel is Inner Integration. In this video she speaks about an
The Anger Iceberg
The Anger Iceberg reminds us that when we are feeling angry we are often protecting ourselves from other emotions. Anger is a useful tool as
Narcissistic Parents, Prisoners and Dissociation
The Similarities of a Narcissistic Family and a Prison System Growing up in a narcissistic family system can be likened to being imprisoned – because
The International Trauma Questionnaire
Symptoms of PTSD and Complex PTSD The International Trauma Questionnaire focuses on defining whether a person has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which consists of: Re-experiencing
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Statistics
NPD Statistics According to Medscape: “It is estimated that NPD is present in 0.5% of the general United States population and in 2-16% of those
Cluster B Personality Disorders
The DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) identifies and describes ten specific personality disorders. These diagnoses represent ten specific enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
The Narcissistic Family System
A person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder will generally have come from a background where there was a parent with NPD (there are differing theories as
Psychopaths, Sociopaths and Narcissists – The Differences and Similarities
Definition of a Psychopath Estimated to be present in 1% of the general population, psychopathy is thought to be innate. Psychopaths are likely to be
Addictions
What is an Addiction? An addiction is a repetitive or compulsive behaviour that people use to regulate and manage their emotions. These can be emotions
