CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT What To Do When You Have A Narcissistic Family Member with Dr. Ramani
Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Ramani, a therapist and author specializing in narcissistic relationships, joins Whitney Goodman to explore the emotional turmoil of having narcissistic family members. They dive into how these dynamics can lead to feelings of guilt and shame in adult children, particularly exacerbated by social media pressures. The conversation covers essential coping strategies like setting boundaries, recognizing manipulation, and the significance of self-care. Listeners gain insight into differentiating between narcissistic behaviors and genuine parental love.
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Traits of Narcissistic Parents
- Narcissistic parents display entitlement, low empathy, grandiosity, and a need for admiration.
- They often manipulate, gaslight, and breach trust, creating transactional family dynamics.
Parental Envy and its Impact
- Narcissistic parents often envy their children's success, creating a competitive dynamic.
- This envy can lead to guilt and self-sabotage in children trying to win their parents' approval.
Babies as Accessories
- Dr. Ramani observes that narcissistic parents often excel with babies due to their accessory-like nature.
- As children develop independence, narcissistic parents struggle with their needs and wants.