Your Inner Critic & Narcissistic AbuseYour Inner Critic & Narcissistic Abuse
The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Your inner critic can often become overwhelming and we will perceive it to be having a negative impact on us. However, if we redefine what the inner critic is, we can start to learn what it is really there for and how to use it to identify and...
16:13•12 Apr 2022
Taming Your Inner Critic: Caroline Strawson on Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
“For me, my critical part kept me on the floor, and if I'm already on the floor, if someone else says something mean and horrible and nasty, like the narcissist, there's nowhere else to go because I'm already on the floor.”
Ever feel like your inner voice is your worst enemy? Caroline Strawson tackles this in her episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast'. She dives into the role of the inner critic, explaining that it's not just there to torment you but actually serves a protective purpose. Caroline breaks down how childhood trauma can shape this inner critic and offers practical tools to help you transform it from a harsh judge to a helpful guide.
Using techniques like Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting, she shows you how to start conversations with your inner critic, helping you separate your adult self from those wounded child parts. By the end of the episode, you'll understand why your inner critic exists and how to use it to heal from narcissistic abuse. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their inner turmoil into a path for growth.
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