Without further ado, here are three ways that narcissistic parents wreak havoc and incessantly impact their adult children: Immune to Emotional Maturity and Empathy Narcissistic parents are immune to your emotions yet want to dictate and tell you how you should feel; they diligently dodge and bypass any roads that lead to your emotional needs, and, overall, they can be extremely emotionally … [Read more...] about Parental Narcissism: Three Trying Traits that Negatively Impact Adult Children of Narcissists
Mini-Me Madness: Exposing Engulfing, Narcissistic Parents and Establishing Boundaries during Adulthood
Some parents dream of and pursue parenthood for secretly selfish, self-absorbed reasons; it’s just a fact of life. Some parental figures strut into the world of permanent parenthood with a grossly grandiose sense of self—wondering what’s in it for them, wanting to leave a lavish legacy, or waiting to be nurtured by their adult children in old age. Some parents, however, don’t wait until the golden … [Read more...] about Mini-Me Madness: Exposing Engulfing, Narcissistic Parents and Establishing Boundaries during Adulthood
Trauma Markdowns and Narcissistic Abuse Fog
“If I had one dollar deposited into my savings account whenever anyone downplayed their trauma, I’d be a millionaire by now.” “If a stranger handed me twenty bucks every time someone contemplated whether or not their trauma ‘counts’, I’d be set for life in no time.” Know that there’s no such thing as a trauma club gatekeeper, and keep in mind that it’s not up to me or others to pound the gavel … [Read more...] about Trauma Markdowns and Narcissistic Abuse Fog
Go with this (Part 2): EMDR, Bilateral Stimulation (BLS), and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model
By: Chelsea Robinson What should you consider doing before reading this blog? Phone a friend. Read part 1 first. (hint: Go with this!) Take a walk. What else does bilateral stimulation (BLS) do? What is the adaptive information processing (AIP) model? During EMDR, BLS activates adaptive information processing—somewhat of a cognitive special effect that helps clients access, … [Read more...] about Go with this (Part 2): EMDR, Bilateral Stimulation (BLS), and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model
Go with this (Part 1): A Quick Intro to EMDR Therapy
Which of the following combinations is the correct acronym for one of the most effective, widely-researched trauma therapy approaches? a. REMD b. EMDR (hint: Go with this!) c. MEDR Time heals all, they say. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a rare, shining gem that magically defies time—and hands millions of clients first-class train tickets, placing them on a … [Read more...] about Go with this (Part 1): A Quick Intro to EMDR Therapy
“I liked it?”: Unpacking Sexual Coercion and Sexual Trauma Response Misconceptions
Even if you aren’t a full-time attention-seeker, being serenaded likely gives you an adrenaline rush and makes you feel wanted, connected to others. When humans bask in either genuine or false positive attention, we often feel worthy—like we’re on top of the world. When others look the other way, however, we likely feel wounded, worthless. These are innate responses rooted in human nature, and, … [Read more...] about “I liked it?”: Unpacking Sexual Coercion and Sexual Trauma Response Misconceptions
