Dr. Rick Patternson reveal some of the qualities predatory narcissists look for in a partner to greenlight their exploitative behavior.
Narcissistic Personality
This article answers the question, “What is the difference between narcissism and malignant narcissism?” with clear definitions of both concepts.
This article answers the question is a covert malignant narcissist? By deconstructing the definition and expressions of narcissism.
How do you mess with a covert narcissist and strike a blow for your dignity after narcissistic abuse? Here are five ways to even the score.
Narcissists rely on flying monkeys to drive their agendas. How many types of flying monkeys are there?
DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, and Offender) is a defense tactic commonly used in the context of extreme or malignant narcissism.
Erotic asphyxiation (EA) is an increasingly common sexual practice, particularly among young people. It is a high risk activity that can lead to accidental death. It was first depicted in the 1791 novel Justine (Les infortunes de la vertu) by Marquis de Sade. Popular among people who engage in bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, it has become normalized through its depiction in…
Are You In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship? (Special Edition for Men) is an updated and expanded version of the recovery tool I created last year to help people assess their relationship health. This version is specially crafted for men seeking to determine whether or not they are experiencing psycho-emotional abuse in interpersonal relationships with family members, intimate partners, peers, and…
You Get To Be YOU This Time is a new podcast series by Veronika Archer that aims to help people transcend and overcome long-term abuse in toxic relationships. I am proud to be participating in a discussion on the topic of Male Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse. This is a topic that’s very close to my heart and I hope to…
THE FALSE SELF IS A FAKE PERSONA dysfunctional people invent as a psychological defense mechanism against re-living adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as traumatic stress. A child’s construction of a false self is an adaptive process. Children may develop it to cope with unmet needs, especially the absence of support the child requires to differentiate themselves from their caregivers. When…