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Does trying to figure out what your person with narcissistic traits will do next leave you feeling powerless and worried? Learn the difference between predicting and planning ahead, and how to use planning ahead so you can stay in your circle of control!

Do you have a parent with narcissistic traits? Do you worry often? Discover how learning about incomplete data sets can help you worry less and act powerfully instead!

If you have a parent with narcissistic traits, you may feel overwhelmed more easily than others by the Epstein files. Discover why it happens, and what you can do to avoid information overload!

Religious trauma can keep you from fully healing from narcissistic abuse. Learn about the definition of religious trauma, how it relates to narcissism recovery--and how to heal!

Do you fall into the trap of using should or shouldn't statements, or fall prey to someone else's? Discover how to put together unenforceable rules, circle of control, and narcissism recovery to get you back in emotional balance!

Do you think you're codependent and trauma bonded to your partner with narcissistic traits? Discover why this attachment therapist doesn't believe in codependency or trauma bond--and what you can do to heal your hurts and enjoy healthy relationships!

Quotes are a way to condense information into a sentence or two, so you can remember it. Today's post is a list of all of the quotable quotes I use in sessions, all in one place, so you can find them when you need them!

Have you gone from one narcissistic relationship to the next, even though at the beginning each of the relationships seemed very different from one another? Learn why this happens, and what you can do to identify the different types of narcissism!

Does your person with narcissistic traits treat you like a useful object? Learn why it happens, and what to do when it does!

Do you want to be a secure base for your friends, family members, partner, or as a parent? Learn how understanding secure base can help your relationships in narcissism recovery!

Discover why secure base is more important than your attachment style, and learn how to develop an inner secure base!

Does it really matter if you know you have an avoidant or anxious attachment style? Read on to discover why this family therapist says no--and what's really important for narcissism recovery!

If your person with narcissistic traits uses labels and labeling like "you're too sensitive" or "it's your fault I'm like this," this post is for you! Discover what labels are, and how to respond when someone engages in labeling!

Self-forgiveness can be challenging, but it's essential to a lifetime of health and happiness. Discover what self-forgiveness is (and isn't), and learn how to forgive yourself and heal from narcissistic abuse!

As the school year begins and kids head back to the classroom, do you want to talk to your child about healthy boundaries? I'm excited to share my third children's book, Camila and Her Castle, is now available for sale on Amazon.com!

(c) 2025 by The Two Aces Illustrations used with permission As the school year begins, are you looking for ways to...

Did you have a parent with narcissistic traits who put you in the role of parent? Learn how to identify and heal from parentification!

If you’re in a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits, you’ve probably experienced triangulation. Because it’s a tool that’s grounded in power and control, it’s often used by people with narcissistic traits. Learn how to identify and address triangulation, and take back your power!

Are you being manipulated in your relationship with someone with narcissistic traits? Learn how to identify and address logical fallacies, so you can stay calm, clear-minded, and assertive!

Things happen fast in relationships, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed quickly. This article shows you how to use a sentence or two to help you get -- and stay -- in emotional balance, no matter what your person with narcissistic traits says or does!