Kristen Breske, LMHC
A Narcissistic family’s scapegoat is forever suppressed under the weight of rage, unhappiness, family drama, and the Narcissist’s needs. Although a manipulated victim of narcissistic abuse, the scapegoat has many strengths that are also their means of redemption. Isolated, Confused, Maddened, Yet Strong For narcissistic parents, anyone who challenges their family narrative is a threat. …
Ideal families are rare. In the real world of family dysfunction, the family dynamics are not always as apparent as one may think. Unlike alcoholism or drug addiction, the addition of narcissistic personality disorder can often go unspotted – especially when it involves the denials of family members of their loved one. Nevertheless, narcissism plays …
Their inflated ego and sense of superiority is a sign of their unstable identity. Narcissists don’t just think they’re better than most, but they’re also in dire need of acceptance and validation from others. In other words, a narcissist will always want to hear their name being cheered. Regardless of the situation, they’ll want you …
What we think and believe eventually translates into our actions. These actions are further responsible for creating the lives we live and they resonate through our whole personality. Certain negative thoughts are often engraved in our minds since childhood, leaving us with a bad-image of ourselves and a low self-esteem. As a result, one may …
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” – John Milton It’s true, you are what you think. Your thoughts can have an immense impact on how you feel, what you do, and the decisions you make. What goes on in your head doesn’t …
Gaining control over others and manipulating them is a major component of the narcissistic personality disorder. We know by now, dealing with a narcissist is never easy. If you are fortunate enough to have but one narcissist in your life, kudos to you and your skills to recognize and evade the others. They’ll do their …
Divorce and separation can be hard for children, potentially more than it is for you and your former spouse. The process is full of tension, anxiety, and conflicts, where kids are often involved in parental disputes. To resolve the matters and facilitate positive parenting through and after separation, it’s may be best to request and …
Having to spend the most romantic day of the year with someone who loves not you but the idea of controlling you can be a painfully traumatic reality. If you’re the scapegoat of your narcissistic partner, your Valentine’s day will be especially hard, but it may even lead you to thinking, ‘How can I end …
The negative views and stigma around mental and behavioral health keep many from seeking help. Telebehavorial health helps to reduce that stigma by giving people more ways to receive care. Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. population have a diagnosable behavioral health condition, and 1 in 3 of those people …
It’s not easy realizing and accepting that someone you love is a narcissist, but what’s harder is moving on and healing from the pain and trauma that you’ve been put through. This type of lasting trauma is frequently referred to as complex PTSD or C-PTSD. At first, you may find yourself in the phase of …