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Scarcity Thinking and Narcissism Recovery
Does your person with narcissistic traits ruin holidays and celebrations? Do they hate it when you're happy or successful? Discover why, and what you can do to counteract scarcity thinking!
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May 16 min read


The Yes-No Game, Healthy Lifestyle, and Surviving vs. Thriving
Are you struggling to follow through on healthy lifestyle habits? Discover how a simple yes-no game can make it easier to meet your needs, instead of indulging in your wants!
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Apr 174 min read


Decision Making, Locus of Focus, and Narcissism Recovery
Do you struggle with making decisions? Discover how developing an internal locus of focus can help you separate from a parent with narcissistic traits, and free you to make your own decisions!
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Apr 108 min read


Planning Ahead, Anxiety, and Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Mar 138 min read


Anxiety, Incomplete Data Sets, and Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Mar 69 min read


The Epstein Files, Information Overload, and Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Feb 278 min read


Why This Attachment Therapist Doesn’t Believe in Codependency or Trauma Bond in Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Jan 306 min read


Quotable Quotes
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!
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Jan 234 min read


Yes, There Are Different Types of Narcissism, and You Need to Know Them All
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!
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Dec 19, 202510 min read


Useful Object and Narcissism Recovery
Does your person with narcissistic traits treat you like a useful object? Learn why it happens, and what to do when it does!
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Dec 12, 20256 min read


How Understanding Secure Base Can Help Your Relationships in Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Nov 25, 202510 min read


Why This Attachment Therapist Doesn’t Care Whether You’re Anxiously or Avoidantly Attached
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!
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Oct 31, 20255 min read


Labels, Labeling, and 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!
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Oct 20, 20256 min read


Forgiveness, Self-Forgiveness, and Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Sep 29, 20256 min read


Want to Talk to Your Child About Healthy Boundaries? Look No Further!
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!
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Sep 1, 20255 min read


Parentification and Narcissism Recovery
Did you have a parent with narcissistic traits who put you in the role of parent? Learn how to identify and heal from parentification!
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Aug 4, 20256 min read


How to Identify and Address Triangulation in Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Jul 28, 20255 min read


How to Deal with Logical Fallacies in Narcissism Recovery
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!
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Jul 21, 20258 min read


Want to Talk to Your Child About Self-Esteem, Self-Concept, and Self-Confidence? Look No Further!
Are you looking for a way to build your child’s self-confidence (and what caring parent isn’t)? I’m excited to share that my second children’s book, Camila Meets Leila, is now available for sale on Amazon.com!
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Jun 2, 20254 min read


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 26, 20257 min read
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