Narcissism Demystified

Self-Talk

13 Ways to Temper a Harsh Inner Critic

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 27, 2024

Do you feel overwhelmed or held back by negative or self-critical thoughts? Learn 13 ways to counteract your inner critic.

Do you feel overwhelmed or held back by negative or self-critical thoughts? Learn 13 ways to counteract your inner critic.

Narcissism

How to Heal From a Damaging Relationship With a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 20, 2024

Are you afraid to love again after being hurt by a narcissistic partner? Here’s a path to re-opening your heart in a healthy way following narcissistic abuse or betrayal.

Are you afraid to love again after being hurt by a narcissistic partner? Here’s a path to re-opening your heart in a healthy way following narcissistic abuse or betrayal.

Narcissism

The Narcissist’s Shell Game

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 13, 2024

In their hunger for attention and self-aggrandizement, narcissists frequently con and manipulate others. Here's how to spot five key methods narcissists may use to deceive you.

In their hunger for attention and self-aggrandizement, narcissists frequently con and manipulate others. Here's how to spot five key methods narcissists may use to deceive you.

Attachment

5 Signs of Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment in Dating Profiles

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 25, 2023

Knowing a potential partner's attachment style can help you decide whether to pursue them. Here are several ways to recognize an avoidant attachment style from dating app profiles.

Knowing a potential partner's attachment style can help you decide whether to pursue them. Here are several ways to recognize an avoidant attachment style from dating app profiles.

Attachment

7 Telltale Signs of an Anxiously Attached Partner

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 29, 2023

Do you view your partner as too needy or over-invested in the relationship? Here's how to identify what may be going on.

Do you view your partner as too needy or over-invested in the relationship? Here's how to identify what may be going on.

Narcissism

Are You in Denial About a Narcissist's Unhealthy Behavior?

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 19, 2023

Do you downplay or overlook unhealthy aspects of a relationship with a narcissist in your life? Here are steps to help you get clarity.

Do you downplay or overlook unhealthy aspects of a relationship with a narcissist in your life? Here are steps to help you get clarity.

Aging

7 Signs of a Three-Quarter-Life Crisis

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on May 23, 2023

If you are between your early 60s and mid-70s, are you experiencing a "three-quarter-life crisis?" Here's how to tell—and how to cope.

If you are between your early 60s and mid-70s, are you experiencing a "three-quarter-life crisis?" Here's how to tell—and how to cope.

Narcissism

Narcissists Say the Darnedest Things

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 29, 2023

Six approaches to counter a narcissist who has resorted to name-calling, lies, inappropriate comments, intimidation, or other tactics.

Six approaches to counter a narcissist who has resorted to name-calling, lies, inappropriate comments, intimidation, or other tactics.

Attachment

How to Cope With a Dismissive-Avoidant Partner

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 24, 2023

If your partner has an avoidant attachment style, you may feel confused, deprived, frustrated, and alone. Here are 10 approaches that can help.

If your partner has an avoidant attachment style, you may feel confused, deprived, frustrated, and alone. Here are 10 approaches that can help.

Attachment

7 Telltale Clues of an Avoidantly Attached Partner

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 8, 2023

A relationship with an avoidantly attached partner can feel depriving and heartbreaking. Here's how to better understand and cope with an avoidant partner.

A relationship with an avoidantly attached partner can feel depriving and heartbreaking. Here's how to better understand and cope with an avoidant partner.

Narcissism

10 Classic Propaganda Tactics Often Used by Narcissists

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 19, 2022

What do many narcissists have in common with autocratic leaders? The liberal use of these 10 propaganda techniques.

What do many narcissists have in common with autocratic leaders? The liberal use of these 10 propaganda techniques.

Narcissism

4 Ways to Manage Working With a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 11, 2022

A highly narcissistic boss, coworker, or client can emotionally or psychologically poison your workplace. Here's how to sidestep or counteract narcissists at work.

A highly narcissistic boss, coworker, or client can emotionally or psychologically poison your workplace. Here's how to sidestep or counteract narcissists at work.

Wisdom

Coping with Narcissists: Wisdom from Fairy Tales

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 29, 2021

What do The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and The Emperor's New Clothes have in common? Wisdom on how to cope with many kinds of narcissists.

What do The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and The Emperor's New Clothes have in common? Wisdom on how to cope with many kinds of narcissists.

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8 Ways Narcissists Seek to Manipulate and Dehumanize You

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 27, 2021

Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.

Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.

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How to Declare Independence From a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on July 4, 2021

Are you seeking to free yourself from the toxic control of a narcissist? Here's a template for declaring your independence.

Are you seeking to free yourself from the toxic control of a narcissist? Here's a template for declaring your independence.

Narcissism

13 Common Behaviors and Values of Narcissistic People

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 30, 2021

How do you know if someone is narcissistic? Here are some common signs.

How do you know if someone is narcissistic? Here are some common signs.

Narcissism

9 Un-Noble Truths About Narcissism

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 26, 2021

Are you mystified or maddened by a narcissist in your life? A psychological X-ray of narcissists' deeper motivations can help you cope.

Are you mystified or maddened by a narcissist in your life? A psychological X-ray of narcissists' deeper motivations can help you cope.

Narcissism

5 Ways Narcissism May Lead to Aggression

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 24, 2021

New research shows striking connections between narcissism and aggression.

New research shows striking connections between narcissism and aggression.

Leadership

9 Ways Many Narcissists Behave Like Cult Leaders

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 17, 2021

Why are the gaslighting techniques used by narcissists so disorienting? They bear a striking resemblance to 9 powerful techniques of cult indoctrination and control.

Why are the gaslighting techniques used by narcissists so disorienting? They bear a striking resemblance to 9 powerful techniques of cult indoctrination and control.

Narcissism

8 Insidious Ways Narcissists Try to Control You

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 9, 2021

Narcissists use devious tactics to enhance their own image while manipulating others. Here's how to identify eight of narcissists' underhanded methods.

Narcissists use devious tactics to enhance their own image while manipulating others. Here's how to identify eight of narcissists' underhanded methods.