Podcast: Lies the Narcissist Wants You to Believe
With narcissists, the name of the game is mind control. They have convinced themselves that they are on a higher plane than you, and it is therefore your duty to…
Continue readingWith narcissists, the name of the game is mind control. They have convinced themselves that they are on a higher plane than you, and it is therefore your duty to…
Continue readingIn my 40+ years as a therapist, people often told me stories that would fall into the “Complicated” category. As we would sift through problems created by difficult people, there…
Continue readingThere is a form of narcissism that is especially difficult: the sociopathic narcissist. Sociopaths are known for their lack of a moral compass, their lack of compassion, and their strong…
Continue readingFor any relationship to thrive, trust has to be paramount. And for trust to be established, honesty is essential. Narcissists, however, live behind the wall of the False Self. They…
Continue readingAcademia tells us that narcissists are identified by an attitude of entitlement, the need for control, willingness to exploit, low empathy, and more. Drawing upon his 40+ years of speaking…
Continue readingIn this episode, Dr. Carter takes you inside the mind of a therapist, discussing the patterns he would identify in his patients. He focuses on 4 universal truths (and more)…
Continue readingNarcissists like thinking of themselves as highly independent, above others, and the standard bearers for The Way It Should Be. But simple observation clearly indicates how insecure and weak they…
Continue readingOne of the finest qualities you can have is the desire to grow and learn. You know yourself well enough to understand that you can always improve, so that is…
Continue readingIf you’re trying to manage life honestly, your entanglements with a narcissist can prove to be especially difficult. One of the defining features of narcissism is phoniness…the commitment to living…
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