Tag: Overt Narcissism

Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW, psychotherapist and author of Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your LifeBlood After Narcissistic Abuse, talks about the concept of cognitive dissonance in the aftermath of healing from narcissistic abuse, in addition to clinical interventions  that are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-focused for survivors. She draws upon her ebook for discussion. A second edition of the book is in the works with more elaboration on clinical interventions.  

Narcissistic abuse has become a hot buzzword, in part because of recent political events which have made the word “narcissist” common vernacular. No one is immune from the talons of a malignant narcissist, and Andrea discusses how targets of abusers are often highly intelligent, empathic, self-sufficient and successful individuals. Narcissists can sink their talons into unsuspecting people in love, work, family or friend relationships. It’s never the survivor’s fault they were harmed. The good news is that survivors can heal and move on into a new chapter of reclaiming their wellness. Andrea talks about those steps in this podcast.

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Join host Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW and writer/life coach/survivor Shahida Arabi as we discuss evidence-based and trauma-informed theory and interventions for survivors of narcissistic abuse in family-of-origin and adult romantic relationships. Shahida Arabi shares her perceptions and experiences as a survivor and prolific writer on the intersection of complex trauma in childhood and how exposure to narcissistic abuse during such a vulnerable time can prime the survivor for the familiarity of narcissistic abuse in romantic relationships, as well as friendships or workplace. We discuss how survivors can heal and protect themselves.  We also address the difference between trauma bond and co-dependency, and the importance of strengths-focused, empowering language as imperative for survivors in their healing journey and reclamation of their life narrative.

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Join the Savvy Shrink, Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW as she interviews pioneering maternal mental health researcher and writer, Walker Ladd, PhD on the subject of destigmatizing maternal mental health. We talk about the importance of discerning evidence-based literature and research relevant to maternal mental health. And we address the importance of mothers obtaining qualified mental health services during the childbearing year and beyond. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth. We talk about access to care, advocacy, and where to get help. It’s not a woman’s fault if she has a PMAD, with help she will be better. Sometimes moms have symptoms of depression and anxiety later on during the child-rearing stages (for example during perimenopause). It’s just as important at that life stage to receive qualified and trained clinical support. Dr. Ladd provides us with information about her qualitative research, and shares with us some information about her upcoming work addressing older moms in later life stages past their initial PPD (postpartum depression) or PMAD (perinatal mood and anxiety disorder) and what to do if symptoms come up then. She also shares with us her work addressing bipolar disorder and how impactful this particular chronic condition requires exquisite trauma-informed, client-centered care. Dr. Walker Ladd is the Associate University Research Chair for the Center for Health Engineering and Research, at the University of Phoenix.

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