Trauma Bonding- It Might Not Be What You Think It Is
In our current culture, trauma bonding is often misrepresented as a shared experience between two individuals who both have histories of trauma and feel a sense of connection or understanding of each other from those experiences. Clinically, though, trauma bonding is quite the opposite of understanding or a mutual connection. Clinically, trauma bonding is abusive. This is why the misrepresentation is so important to address. Learn what trauma bonding is, how it occurs, and how to help break free from it.
The Secret Life of Living With a Narcissist Part 3-Co-Parenting And Divorce
Part 3 focuses on the struggles of divorcing and co-parenting with a narcissistic ex.
The Secret Life of Living With a Narcissist Part 2-In The Family
Part 2 of this series on narcissists focuses on the narcissist in the family unit and their impact on their spouse and children. It will look at trauma responses in children, boundary difficulties into adulthood, common manipulations used against their children and spouse, and breaking generational trauma. The following blogs in this series will look at co-parenting and divorcing a narcissist.
The Secret Life of Living With A Narcissist: Part 1
Part 1 of a multipart series on Narcissists. Part 1 will be how to spot the narcissist and their common forms of manipulation. The following blogs will focus on the impact of a narcissistic parent in the family, how to address a narcissist, and divorcing or co-parenting with a narcissist.
Why Setting Boundaries Can Be So Hard
Why do we need boundaries and why does it feel so hard to enforce them