Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
Re Envisioning Narcissism
Re Envisioning Narcissism
Re Envisioning Narcissism
Tuesday 28th November 2023
Join Caroline Strawson as she rethinks narcissism through a trauma lens, offering compassionate insights into healing from narcissistic abuse.
24 minutes
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Author:
Caroline Strawson
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Caroline challenges the traditional medical view of narcissism and presents a compelling argument for re-envisioning the diagnosis
- She highlights the flaws of medicalizing narcissistic personality disorder and advocates for looking at narcissism through a trauma lens
- Caroline reframes narcissism as a collection of protective parts of a wounded individual, offering a compassionate perspective on healing from narcissistic abuse
- She emphasizes the power to heal as residing within the survivor, empowering them to recognize their inner strength and capacity for healing
- Listeners are encouraged to explore a compassionate approach to healing from narcissistic abuse, fostering post-traumatic growth and resilience
The word narcissist is for you, as the survivor, to recognize that it is a collection of protector parts of a wounded individual that are abusive and reactive to somebody else. The power to heal is within you. You have the power to heal from all of this.
Is the medical world getting it wrong about narcissism? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline Strawson flips the script on traditional views of narcissistic personality disorder. Caroline, an award-winning trauma therapist and coach, argues that the standard medical diagnosis often misses the mark, failing to capture the deeper trauma behind narcissistic behaviors. Rather than just labeling narcissists as toxic, Caroline dives into their backstories, revealing how past wounds shape their harmful behaviors.
She explains why narcissists rarely seek help and often go unnoticed by healthcare professionals. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems therapy, she paints a picture of narcissism as a set of protective mechanisms developed by a wounded individual. Caroline’s approach is not about excusing bad behavior but about understanding it from a place of compassion.
She emphasizes the need for a trauma-focused perspective when dealing with narcissism, offering listeners a fresh and empathetic way to think about their experiences with narcissistic individuals. If you've ever felt confused or hurt by a narcissist's actions, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing. Caroline's blend of professional expertise and heartfelt empathy makes this a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and recover from narcissistic abuse.