If you’ve ever wondered if you’re enabling someone you care about, or maybe contributing to the problem, read below to see how much of this information resonates with you. Someone with an enabler personality has a desire to help others, so much so that they help even when their behaviors can harm someone. They often step in to fix problems, shield loved ones from consequences, or … Read More
DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, Offend) is a pattern of behavior used by individuals (particularly those with narcissistic traits) to deflect accountability and manipulate others. It’s a form of gaslighting where a narcissistic individual denies their wrongdoing, attacks the victim, flips the script to portray themselves as the victim, and shifts blame to the other person. DARVO can be particularly harmful in situations involving abuse, where … Read More
Unfair, unjust, and brutal… Scapegoating is a dangerous and often overlooked behavior in the realm of abuse. It ruins self-esteem, increases anger / depression, and crushes trust. So let’s explore what scapegoating is… Scapegoating is a behavior of singling out a person/child/employee/member of a group of peers with the intention of giving them unmerited negative treatment or blame. Scapegoat theory refers to the tendency to blame … Read More
Healing trauma with professional counseling and auricular therapy in Long Island. This post is to create awareness of male survivors of sexual abuse and shed light on this topic. Why do boys / men seldom discuss events of abuse? It’s frightening to know abuse is so prevalent. We as a society need to be aware of the reasons why boys / men may not talk about … Read More