It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People Falsely Blamed? How to Protect Yourself and Respond • REBROADCAST
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Aug 28, 2025 This discussion dives deep into the emotional turmoil of being falsely accused by high-conflict people. Experts provide actionable strategies to shield yourself from blame while maintaining your cool. They emphasize the importance of documentation in therapy and legal protection. Listeners discover practical methods to combat misinformation and assert their truth without escalating tensions. The episode also sheds light on the unique challenges faced in family court and shares vital techniques to navigate those difficult situations effectively.
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Target Of Blame Defined
- High-conflict people habitually pick a "target of blame" and paint them as wholly evil.
- This dynamic can involve multiple or changing targets and is driven by the blamer's internal story.
Use Self-Talk To Avoid Getting Hooked
- Learn to recognize the pattern so you don't internalize false accusations and doubt yourself.
- Use self-talk like "it's not about me" to stay grounded and avoid getting hooked emotionally.
Practice Rehearsed Encouraging Phrases
- Use encouraging, rehearsed phrases internally to block emotional impact during attacks.
- Practice exercises where you silently repeat a calming phrase while someone attacks to reduce their power.
