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From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves?
From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves?
From the Archives: Why Do Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Blame Themselves?
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Explore why victims of narcissistic abuse blame themselves, featuring insights from leading experts in mental health and abuse recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the Dark Triad: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.
- Self-blame in victims of narcissistic abuse.
- Misdiagnosis issues in mental health.
- Empowering victims to reclaim their power.
- Importance of credentials in mental health professions.
By going through this journey, you'll have the most success in your career, the most love in your life, all of those things that you were trying to get from the narcissist who promised this to you and didn't give it on purpose.
In this enlightening episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta-Walker welcomes three distinguished experts to discuss the complex issue of why victims of narcissistic abuse often blame themselves. Joining the discussion are Christine Louis de Canonville, author of 'The Three Faces of Evil,' Michelle Mallon from Ohio State University, and Andrea Schneider, a seasoned counselor specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery. The episode delves into the intricacies of Narcissistic Victim Syndrome, highlighting the pervasive self-blame that many survivors experience.
Christine Louis de Canonville provides valuable insights from her soon-to-be-published book, which explores the Dark Triad of personality disorders: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. These disorders are often linked to abusive behaviors that can leave victims feeling confused and powerless. Michelle Mallon shares her personal journey of overcoming emotional abuse by a psychologist, underscoring the importance of understanding these behaviors to empower victims.
She emphasizes the need for mental health professionals to be well-educated about the Dark Triad to avoid misdiagnosing victims with disorders like borderline personality disorder. Andrea Schneider discusses the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance, where victims are bombarded with mixed signals and blame from their abuser, leading to further confusion and self-doubt. She highlights the importance of providing victims with the tools and knowledge they need to reclaim their power.
Throughout the episode, the guests stress the significance of proper credentials and vigilance in the mental health field to ensure that professionals can effectively support victims. The conversation is informative and empathetic, offering hope and guidance to survivors and providers alike. This episode of Mental Health News Radio is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of narcissistic abuse and the journey towards recovery.