Caroline Strawson, a trauma therapist and author, shares her expert insights from her journey of healing after surviving narcissistic abuse. She discusses identifying narcissistic traits to protect oneself, strategies for effectively parallel parenting with a narcissist, and how our brains and bodies respond to these complex relationships. Caroline emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, boundary setting, and the path to personal growth after trauma, empowering listeners with tools to rebuild their lives.
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Narcissism Roots in Childhood Trauma
Narcissism stems from childhood trauma, leading to abusive protector parts like manipulation and gaslighting.
These abusive parts are a narcissist's false sense of self, designed to protect deep emotional wounds.
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Caroline's Narcissistic Marriage Story
Caroline felt isolated, shamed, and responsible during her marriage to a covert narcissist.
She comforted her husband's affair partner, highlighting extreme codependency and confusion caused by narcissistic lies.
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Practice Parallel Parenting
Use parallel parenting with narcissists by minimizing direct contact and communicating only via controlled channels.
Focus on your own mental health first to manage stress and trauma effectively.
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A Story of Divorce, Debt and Depression, to One of Hope, Happiness and Superpower
Caroline Strawson
In 'Divorce Became My Superpower', Caroline Strawson shares her inspiring journey of transforming pain into purpose. The book offers insights into overcoming narcissistic abuse and provides practical tools for readers to find strength and positivity in their own experiences. It shines a light on the often-disguised nature of narcissism and offers hope for those navigating similar challenges.
Trauma therapist (and survivor of marriage to a narcissist) Caroline Strawson joins us to discuss: how to know if someone’s really a narcissist; how to know if you’re more likely to get into a relationship with a narcissist (and avoid it); strategies for parallel parenting with a narcissist; how the brain and body respond to narcissists; and how to rebuild after ending a relationship with a narcissist.
Caroline Strawson is a Trauma Therapist and Coach specializing in helping others heal from the trauma and shame of narcissistic abuse. She hosts the Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast and is the #1 best selling author of Divorce Became My Superpower. Having been married to a covert narcissist herself, Caroline was in debt, lost her family home, and was at rock bottom with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Caroline integrates Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting and breath work with positive psychology, to help others move from post traumatic stress to post traumatic growth.
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