Emotional Abuse Assessment

Emotional abuse relies on a pattern of power, control and exploitation established by one person over another. To identify if a person is establishing such a pattern, it is important to go beyond a simple checklist of abusive behaviors. Because we find that virtually...

Women Can be Narcissists too…

Understanding and Managing Relationships with Narcissistic Women Have you ever felt like you’re constantly walking on eggshells in your relationship, where your own needs and emotions seem to get lost in the shadow of your partner’s dominating presence? This is often...

Narcissistic Projection

t is so SO important to begin to see that MANY things the abuser says is not true. In many cases, it is a projection of their own insecurities. Understanding projection is important because it helps you de-personalize, step back, and see what is actually happening....

7 Stages of a Trauma Bond

You’ve heard it over and over, “Why don’t you just leave?” When you’re in a relationship with a narcissistic abuser, it’s not as simple as just walking away. The abuser uses methods and techniques that keep you in a toxic relationship for years. The reason you don’t...