FamilyLife Blended® Podcast 148 Dealing With A Narcissist
Oct 7, 2024
Laurel Slade-Waggoner, a licensed counselor and expert in navigating relationships affected by narcissism, offers invaluable insights. She discusses recognizing the signs of narcissism and its impact on blended families. Strategies for coping with manipulative behaviors like gaslighting and blame-shifting are explored, along with the importance of self-care. Laurel also shares ways to effectively co-parent with a narcissist, emphasizing the need for firm boundaries and clear parenting plans to protect children's well-being. Tune in for practical advice on navigating these complex relationships!
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NPD vs Narcissistic Traits
- Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a clinical diagnosis distinct from common narcissistic traits. - NPD involves pervasive patterns of grandiosity, lack of empathy, exploiting others, and cognitive rigidity.
Invite Change, Use Separation
- Invite the narcissistic partner into a plan of change focused on healthy relating. - If they refuse to change, then seek support and consider separation for personal wellbeing.
Narcissism's Emotional Roots
- Narcissism stems from stunted emotional development often caused by childhood invalidation. - People with NPD cannot tolerate shame or loss of control and avoid these experiences at all costs.