Work on reframing any time you’re naturally inclined to choose negativity. Remember, some days are better, some days are worse; look for the blessing rather than the curse. In an effort to gain self-awareness and center ourselves before helping others, it is important to learn to reframe the way we’ve traditionally processed our feelings. By […]
‘Never’ Use Definitives – ‘Always’ Opt for Humility
In an effort to gain self-awareness and center ourselves, it can be important to reframe the way we’ve traditionally thought. By focusing on a particular thought process and the fallacies associated with it, and becoming more open-minded, we allow ourselves to view the world more positively. One way in which we can use reframing techniques […]
The Victim Response: How to Help When You Can’t Save
Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. – Steve Jobs When an individual is victimized by an abuser, this solicits a number of potential responses, a few more common than others. I have termed […]
Is Narcissistic Abuse Physical? Not Always.
In learning more about what it means to be a victim or survivor of narcissistic abuse, you may find yourself asking the question – is narcissistic abuse physical? It can be, but not always. Narcissists prefer to fly just below the radar and avoid being caught. This means they are more likely to use abusive […]