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Ask Dr. Ramani: How To Go "No Contact" with a Narcissist

Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani

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Engage Sparingly: The Art of Distancing

No contact means complete disengagement, but low contact offers a more nuanced approach to interacting with challenging relationships. Low contact includes techniques like gray rocking, where responses are minimal and unengaging, ensuring emotional distance. The concept of yellow rocking, developed for parenting dynamics, encourages slightly more engagement to foster a healthier emotional environment for children without being overly warm. Finally, firewalling represents another strategy, emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself while maintaining selective communication.

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