Covert narcissism, also called vulnerable narcissism, is a less obvious form of narcissism. Their goal is to feel superior, gain dominance, self importance and control and get attention. A vulnerable, covert narcissist will appear shy, modest, and lacking in self-confidence. Secretly, they feel that they are better than others and deserve special treatment. The passive…
Moral injury is a specific type of trauma that arises if you face a situation that deeply violates and damages your conscience or core values. When you have a vision of the world as a fair and good place and something you’ve done or witnessed destroys that vision. If your moral compass has been turned…
As women enter older adulthood, we are better educated, have more resources and choices and are living longer lives. As a mature woman, you can fully embrace the senior years of your life, and become a wise elder, or wise crone. Becoming a wise woman, also called the wise crone, begins sometime after menopause. It…
When a narcissist is mad, it can be terrifying. Narcissistic rage plays a prominent role when you’re dealing with a narcissist. There are many narcissistic rage triggers, making you feel like you are walking on eggshells. You never know when they will have a rage spiral. Narcissistic Rage As A Manipulation A narcissist will use…
Communal narcissist traits include wanting to portray themselves as altruistic, compassionate, kind and generous. They like to see themselves as having a calling. This calling justifies their narcissistic superiority. Like all narcissists, communal narcissism is self-serving. A means to an end. They have found something that satisfies their need for power and control. Communal Narcissist…
What is EMDR? It is an approach that has been extensively researched. It’s been proven effective to relieve many types of psychological stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps you heal from anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, trauma and PTSD. EMDR originated in the late 1980’s as a means of treating PTSD…
Blame shifting happens when your partner blames you for their own undesirable traits. If you have an emotionally immature partner, they will use blame shifting as a way to defend against having to deal with their unwanted emotions, thoughts and/or actions. Blame Shifting And Projection Blame shifting is another word for projection. Projection was originally…
To begin the healing process, first you have to be able to identify the types of narcissism. This can be harder than you think. Not all narcissists are alike. Some are easy to spot, as they are very grandiose, full of themselves, and attention seeking. However, some types of narcissism appear on the outside to…
If you are recovering from narcissistic abuse, it can take a huge toll on you. Narcissistic abuse undermines your mental well-being. It even destroys your very sense of self, of who you are. It can be damaging to your core, but recovery is possible. A narcissist will throw others under the bus with no guilt…
It’s worth reinventing yourself after your kids leave and you are empty nesting. It’s your chance to rediscover yourself. This is a big transition, often accompanied by a loss of purpose, sadness, anxiety and even depression. When your kids leave the family home, it’s normal to feel grief, emptiness, fear and worry. They still need…