Reader update: I no longer recommend Sam Vaknin or his work. Read my retraction and explanation. The Sam Vaknin video and accompanying summary previously published on this page have been removed following my withdrawal of recommendation.
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Reader update: I no longer recommend Sam Vaknin or his work. Read my retraction and explanation. Worksheet: Narcissistic Manipulation Tactic – Praise and Criticism Narcissists often use a manipulative tactic where they portray their target as simultaneously the best and worst person in the world. This involves delivering praise and criticism in a single statement,..
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Introduction to F.O.G. in Parenting F.O.G., standing for Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, is a concept from Susan Forward and Donna Frazier’s book Emotional Blackmail, describing emotional tactics parents (and other authority figures) might use to influence children’s behaviour. This post explores how these tactics can manifest and their potential impacts, while acknowledging the complexity of..
Read moreNARCISSISTS Tapping for Ukraine. More mental illness presented as “therapy.”
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