This year, UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism is spotlighting the crisis of gender-based digital violence.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering commuting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ 50-month federal prison sentence as early as next week. Content Note: This article discusses sexual violence, abuse, and institutional betrayal. Reader discretion is advised. According to TMZ, a so-called “high-ranking White House official,” revealed that the President is “vacillating” over the commutation, despite some staffers urging caution. So far, Trump has…
Narcissistic abuse often triggers self-isolation. Survivors seek solace and retreat inward from family and friends. Isolation offers temporary comfort and safety. However, it soon becomes a self-imposed prison. This retreat limits their psycho-social well-being. It negatively impacts a survivor’s quality of life.1 As a result, isolation acts as a behavioral response to overwhelm. For traumatized people, it becomes a habitual coping mechanism. This…
Culturally adapted trauma therapy in Spanish is helping to close the gaps in trauma recovery therapy–and studies show that it’s twice as effective!
Is there a correlation between stalking and narcissistic personality disorder? To answer this question, let us define each construct and examine research by subject matter experts to determine any overlap.1 In this article you will learn: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? The term “narcissism” originates in ancient Greek mythology.2 Narcissus, a young man known for his extraordinary beauty, became fixated…
How the DARVO (Deny Attack Reverse Victim and Offender) tactic shows up in marriage and other types of relationships.
Encountering someone who displays a combination of Machiavellian, narcissistic, and psychopathic behaviors can be a profoundly upsetting experience. They often leave people feeling exploited and emotionally violated, making it difficult to feel safe and trust again. Psychologists Delroy Paulhus and Kevin Williams identified this pattern as the ‘Dark Triad,’ which describes how these traits combine to form a tendency towards…
Learn to define the true nature of narcissistic behavior, its traits, subtypes, and impact, with insights for growth and understanding.
The Elsie Heinz Trauma Recovery Fund has been established to provide survivors of trauma, specifically those recovering from the effects of narcissistic abuse, with access to life-changing recovery coaching and support. Elsie’s life was defined by her profound ability to connect with others, nurture those around her, and create spaces where people felt valued, seen, and safe. Through this fund,…
Heal through connection this holiday season. Join our supportive Zoom event for narcissistic abuse survivors navigating family estrangement.