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The Sabrina Zohar Show

76: Healing from narcissists: Understanding family dynamics, boundaries, and moving forward with Dr. Ramani

May 17, 2024
Dr. Ramani, a clinical psychologist specializing in narcissism, discusses healing from narcissists, setting boundaries, and co-parenting challenges. Sabrina shares personal experiences, emphasizing therapy and understanding narcissistic behavior. The impact on familial relationships and psychological well-being is explored, highlighting the need for boundaries and therapeutic intervention.
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  • Understanding the impact of narcissism on children's emotional development and relationships into adulthood.
  • Setting boundaries with a narcissistic parent involves recognizing personal limits and prioritizing self-care.

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Understanding Narcissistic Family Dynamics

Growing up with a narcissistic family member, especially when trying to co-parent or having multiple narcissists within the family, can create complex challenges. Dr. Romani, a specialist in narcissism, discusses how children adapt to modify themselves to fit the narcissistic parent's expectations, leading to role reversal, silenced self-expression, and heightened anxiety. The impact of a narcissistic parent can result in ongoing internalized shame, anxiety, and low self-worth for the child, affecting their emotional development and relationships into adulthood.

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