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What You Need to Know about Baiting and Narcissism Recovery
Do you know a narcissist who pushes your buttons on purpose? Here's what you need to know about baiting and narcissism recovery to make it stop!
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May 267 min read
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How Labels and Self-talk Affect Narcissism Recovery and Weight Management
Are you aware of how your self-talk affects your feelings? Learn how to identify labels, and manage your weight and narcissism effectively!
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Jan 135 min read
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How to Set (Weight Loss) Goals for a Happy, Healthy New Year!
New Year’s Eve is upon us, and for many people, it’s time to think about what you want in the new year. If you’ve lost count of how many...
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Dec 30, 20247 min read
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Projection and Narcissism Recovery
Are you in a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits? Learn how to stay calm and respond assertively when they use projection!
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Nov 11, 20247 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving!: Narcissism Recovery and the Holidays
Learn how gratitude, mindfulness, and other tips can help you enjoy a happy, healthy Thanksgiving Day as you navigate narcissism recovery.
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Nov 4, 20246 min read
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Dating and Red Flags in Narcissism Recovery, Part II
Are you dating after a relationship with a narcissistic partner? Uncover the red flags you need to be looking for as you date!
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Oct 28, 202411 min read
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Red Flags in Dating and Narcissism Recovery, Part I
Ready to date, but afraid you'll miss the red flags associated with narcissism? Learn how to identify red flags, and date with confidence!
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Oct 21, 20247 min read
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Replace Vague Pronouns, Enjoy Better Health!
Learn how replacing vague pronouns like it, this, and that can improve your mental and physical health!
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Sep 23, 20246 min read
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Fault or Blame vs. Responsibility
Do you love little things that add up to make a big difference? Today’s topic is an excellent example of how making a simple change in...
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Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Are You a Caring Parent to Yourself?
Is it easy to set boundaries on your behavior? Learn how to be a caring parent to yourself so you can enjoy a life of health and happiness!
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Aug 19, 20246 min read
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Dating, Reality Testing, and You, Part 2
Learn why and how to reality test relationships, so you can avoid getting into a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits.
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Aug 5, 20247 min read
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Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Apologies, and Repair in Narcissism Recovery
Here's what you need to know about forgiveness, reconciliation, apologies, and relationship repair in narcissism recovery.
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Jul 15, 20244 min read
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Family Roles and Narcissism Recovery
Did you have a parent with narcissistic traits? Knowing about the roles you were assigned in your family can help you heal!
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Jun 24, 20247 min read
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The Stages of Narcissism Recovery
Are you feeling stuck trying to heal from a narcissistic relationship? Stages of narcissism change can help you break free!
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Jun 3, 20247 min read
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JADEing, and How to Avoid It
Learn what JADEing is, and how to avoid Justifying, Arguing, Defending, or Explaining
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May 6, 20246 min read
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Attraction, Attachment, Love...and Dating
When my clients start dating after being in a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits, they’re usually puzzled by the idea of...
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Mar 4, 20246 min read
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Are You a People-Pleaser? Here's How to Stop!
If you know you’re a people-pleaser, I have good news – you can find balance between caring about others, and caring about yourself. The...
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Feb 26, 20245 min read
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Rushing the Relationship
Avoid getting into a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits by understanding rushing the relationship.
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Feb 5, 20246 min read
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Do You Love Yourself? A Primer on Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
what do you see when you look in the mirror? You’ve probably heard the terms self-concept and self-esteem. But what do you think they...
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Jan 22, 20244 min read
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