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How My Narcissistic Mother Affected My University Years

Mariette Jansen Ph.D. on February 15, 2021

I thought I left my narcissistic mother behind when I became a college student. However, she was still very much part of my daily life and it took me years to be free of her.

I thought I left my narcissistic mother behind when I became a college student. However, she was still very much part of my daily life and it took me years to be free of her.

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What Are the Main Values of a Narcissist?

Mariette Jansen Ph.D. on January 17, 2021

Values inform behaviour. In order to understand someone's behaviour you have to know their values. Narcissists have different values than most other people.

Values inform behaviour. In order to understand someone's behaviour you have to know their values. Narcissists have different values than most other people.

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Does It Sound Weird That Narcissistic Abuse Is Not Personal?

Mariette Jansen Ph.D. on January 5, 2021

It is tough to be on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse. Does it make it better to know that it is not personal? That you are no more tthan an instrument to get a need met?

It is tough to be on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse. Does it make it better to know that it is not personal? That you are no more tthan an instrument to get a need met?

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Is My Boss a Narcissist?

Mariette Jansen Ph.D. on November 2, 2020

Narcissistic bosses will undermine your confidence, confuse you, and take credit for your work. Here's how to recognize them, deal with them, and survive.

Narcissistic bosses will undermine your confidence, confuse you, and take credit for your work. Here's how to recognize them, deal with them, and survive.