Short and snappy, let's talk about Projective Identification. It's more than "Projection," it's a clusterfuck of...
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Splitting (AKA – Reality-Obscuring Compartmentalization)
What do the Salem witch trials, serial killers, and extremist political figures have in common? Today we discuss...
Back to Basics: Embodiment Tips and Tricks
Somatic experiencing is a powerful tool for trauma recovery, especially for those with complex PTSD. This episode explores practical techniques for reconnecting with your body, including nature-based practices, mindful movement, and lifestyle adjustments. The podcast emphasizes the importance of finding safe spaces and personalized approaches to embodiment. By prioritizing body awareness and integrating it into daily life, individuals can process emotions more effectively, manage stress, and increase their window of tolerance. While challenging, these practices can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being and mental health.
Back to Basics: Defining “Mindfulness, MetaCognition, and Traumatic Training”
In our last BtB episode I used some poorly-understood words. Let's define "Mindfulness," "MetaCognition," and...
Defense Mechanisms: Help-Rejecting Complaining
Endless energy to voice problems, no attempt to find solutions? It's Help-Rejecting Complaining; the self-defense...
Defense Mechanisms: Acting Out II
PS - Here's the diagnostic criteria for "acting out" as a defense mechanism! Fig. 1 Defense Hierarchy
Defense Mechanisms: Acting Out
Our first individual defense mechanism! Let's talk about Acting Out (the immediate transmutation of emotion to action...
Defense Mechanisms | Immature Level 1: The Action Defenses
Let's start working our way through the self-defense mechanisms that define our relationships and lives. First up, the...
Dunning-Kruger vs. Reality
In this preview of new things already underway… As we talk about reality and processing, the Dunning-Kruger Effect...
The Dangers of Intellectualization and Rationalization pt 2
The discussion continues! What's the REAL purpose of these common self-defense tactics? Advanced fuckers can check out...
Narcs: NO INTEGRITY WITHOUT INTEGRATION pt II
Let's compare narcissism to the levels of personality functioning that range from "mature" to "psychopathological,"...
Narcs: NO INTEGRITY WITHOUT INTEGRATION pt I
There is NO INTEGRITY WITHOUT INTEGRATION, and these fuckers use relationships as stand-ins for doing the work.
BONUS Supplement: 3 Theories of self Structure Developed in Narcissistic Upbringings | Transcript
References: Di Pierro R, Fanti E. Self-Concept in Narcissism: Profile Comparisons of Narcissistic Manifestations on...
self vs. Self
In our last paper we heard that "self" isn't well defined in psychology... then layer in the innate healing capability...
Comment-Inspired Followup! “Adaptive Narcissism” doesn’t exist & visualizing the spectrum of narcpathology
"Dr. Ramani says there's no such thing as Healthy Narcissism." EXACTLY FUCKER! Let's clear up what's been throwing...
Your Ailing self and How to Fix It… with GranAdaptiveNarcissism
What's missing in our lives that keeps us from being our most resilient and authentic self? Time to rethink our...