Articles related to "Sexual Abuse"
How Pedophiles Groom Victims
Most pedophiles groom their victims in a series of predictable stages. Learn what to watch out for and how to intervene.
pedophiles • sexual abuse • child abuse • grooming • stages of grooming
Most pedophiles groom their victims in a series of predictable stages. Learn what to watch out for and how to intervene.
pedophiles • sexual abuse • child abuse • grooming • stages of grooming
Book Review for Just Before Dawn
A book review of the newly published Just Before Dawn, a book for abuse survivors and those who come alongside them.
dissociative identity disorder • did • mpd • abuse • sexual abuse
A book review of the newly published Just Before Dawn, a book for abuse survivors and those who come alongside them.
dissociative identity disorder • did • mpd • abuse • sexual abuse
Child Sexual Abuse - Reader Feedback and My Response
A readers critical response to my article on child sexual abusers. See Tuesday for the response to this review.
child sexual abusers • types
A readers critical response to my article on child sexual abusers. See Tuesday for the response to this review.
child sexual abusers • types
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Gay Scouts
Are homosexuals fit to be Boy Scout leaders?
homosexual • heterosexual • boy scout • girl scout • sexuality
Are homosexuals fit to be Boy Scout leaders?
homosexual • heterosexual • boy scout • girl scout • sexuality
Married Priests—A Lutheran Perspective
There is a current debate over whether Rome should allow the clergy to marry. For Lutherans the issue was settled roughly 500 years ago. I offer my views on the debate, as well as Luther's views and the views of the Lutheran theologians who wrote the Smalcald Articles.
clergy • marriage • celibacy • pedophilia • sexual abuse
There is a current debate over whether Rome should allow the clergy to marry. For Lutherans the issue was settled roughly 500 years ago. I offer my views on the debate, as well as Luther's views and the views of the Lutheran theologians who wrote the Smalcald Articles.
clergy • marriage • celibacy • pedophilia • sexual abuse
Profile: Christopher Paul Neil
Allegedly having sex with underage children in a foreign country may lead this B.C.-based man to be charged with sexual abuse in Canada. Read on for his profile.
christopher paul neil • christopher neil • alleged sexual abuse • sexual abuse • abuse
Allegedly having sex with underage children in a foreign country may lead this B.C.-based man to be charged with sexual abuse in Canada. Read on for his profile.
christopher paul neil • christopher neil • alleged sexual abuse • sexual abuse • abuse
The Profile of A Pedophile
Serial child molesters and pedophiles come from all walks of life and do not discriminate by race, gender, social class or age when seeking to sexually abusing children.
profile of a pedophile • characteristics of child molesters • behavioral indicators of a pedophile • serial child molesters • child sexual abuse
Serial child molesters and pedophiles come from all walks of life and do not discriminate by race, gender, social class or age when seeking to sexually abusing children.
profile of a pedophile • characteristics of child molesters • behavioral indicators of a pedophile • serial child molesters • child sexual abuse
WHO IS THE CULPRIT? -
Help a sexually abused person to start facing normality again. Help them to see it was not their fault, help them with their nightmares, and help them to realise they have needs and are allowed to expect them to be me.
sexual abuse • therapy • counseling • psychology • client-therapist relationship
Help a sexually abused person to start facing normality again. Help them to see it was not their fault, help them with their nightmares, and help them to realise they have needs and are allowed to expect them to be me.
sexual abuse • therapy • counseling • psychology • client-therapist relationship
Dealing With PTSD
PTSD is a common side effect of ritual abuse. Here I discuss what it is, the symptoms, and how it is treated.
ritual abuse • satanic ritual abuse • cult • survivor • illuminati
PTSD is a common side effect of ritual abuse. Here I discuss what it is, the symptoms, and how it is treated.
ritual abuse • satanic ritual abuse • cult • survivor • illuminati
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Thousands of older people suffer abuse and neglect each year. You can do something, even if you don't witness the abuse. Here are tips and helpful information.
elder abuse • senior abuse • hurting older people • hurt • nursing home
Thousands of older people suffer abuse and neglect each year. You can do something, even if you don't witness the abuse. Here are tips and helpful information.
elder abuse • senior abuse • hurting older people • hurt • nursing home
Opportunity Costs
Commentary on Waterhouse Report into abuses in children's homes in North Wales.
waterhouse report • child abuse • sexual abuse • residential work • social work.
Commentary on Waterhouse Report into abuses in children's homes in North Wales.
waterhouse report • child abuse • sexual abuse • residential work • social work.
Sexually Abused Children Have Hope
Tens of thousands of children carry nightmares of sexual abuse they suffered into their adult years with little or no therapy to help them live an emotionally happy life.
child abuse • sexual abuse • abuse • children • sexual assault
Tens of thousands of children carry nightmares of sexual abuse they suffered into their adult years with little or no therapy to help them live an emotionally happy life.
child abuse • sexual abuse • abuse • children • sexual assault
True Stories of False Memories
A book excerpt from Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson's Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts.
true stories • false memories • self-deception • carol tavris • elliot aronson
A book excerpt from Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson's Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts.
true stories • false memories • self-deception • carol tavris • elliot aronson
What Causes Eating Disorders?
To understand what causes eating disorders and why people develop anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, you have to look at many reasons.
what causes eating disorders • why people develop • anorexia • bulimia • binge eating
To understand what causes eating disorders and why people develop anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, you have to look at many reasons.
what causes eating disorders • why people develop • anorexia • bulimia • binge eating
Ambient Abuse
Ambient abuse is the stealth, subtle, underground currents of maltreatment that sometimes go unnoticed even by the victims themselves, until it is too late. Ambient abuse penetrates and permeates everything - but is difficult to pinpoint and identify. It is ambiguous, atmospheric, diffuse. Hence its insidious and pernicious effects. It is by far the most dangerous kind of abuse there is.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Ambient abuse is the stealth, subtle, underground currents of maltreatment that sometimes go unnoticed even by the victims themselves, until it is too late. Ambient abuse penetrates and permeates everything - but is difficult to pinpoint and identify. It is ambiguous, atmospheric, diffuse. Hence its insidious and pernicious effects. It is by far the most dangerous kind of abuse there is.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Avoidant Personality
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Avoiding the Abuser - I. The Submissive Posture
Abusers react to the slightest provocation - real or imagined - with disproportionate wrath and, often, violence. It is important, therefore, never to openly and repeatedly disagree with your abuser or contradict him. If you do - your abuser is bound to walk away, but only after he has vilified and harmed you in every way he can.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abusers react to the slightest provocation - real or imagined - with disproportionate wrath and, often, violence. It is important, therefore, never to openly and repeatedly disagree with your abuser or contradict him. If you do - your abuser is bound to walk away, but only after he has vilified and harmed you in every way he can.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Avoiding the Abuser - II. The Conflictive Posture
Contrary to its name, the conflictive posture is actually about avoiding conflict by minimizing contact and insisting on boundaries. It is about refusal to accept abusive behavior by demanding reasonably predictable and rational actions and reactions. It is about respect for you and for your predilections, preferences, emotions, needs, and priorities.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Contrary to its name, the conflictive posture is actually about avoiding conflict by minimizing contact and insisting on boundaries. It is about refusal to accept abusive behavior by demanding reasonably predictable and rational actions and reactions. It is about respect for you and for your predilections, preferences, emotions, needs, and priorities.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Befriending the System
Communicate with your abuser politely and reasonably. Do not let yourself get provoked! Do not throw temper tantrums or threaten anyone, not even indirectly! Restrain your hostility. Talk calmly and articulately. Count to ten or take a break, if you must.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Communicate with your abuser politely and reasonably. Do not let yourself get provoked! Do not throw temper tantrums or threaten anyone, not even indirectly! Restrain your hostility. Talk calmly and articulately. Count to ten or take a break, if you must.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Borderline Personality
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Brain and Personality
The brain-injured may acquire traits and behaviors typical of certain personality disorders.
brain • brain trauma • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The brain-injured may acquire traits and behaviors typical of certain personality disorders.
brain • brain trauma • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Canadian Residential Schools
A legacy of physical and sexual abuse of Aboriginal students in religious-run residential schools has come to light in recent court cases.
canadian residential schools • sexual abuse residential schools • canadian residential schools legacy of abuse • legacy of abuse • aboriginal education
A legacy of physical and sexual abuse of Aboriginal students in religious-run residential schools has come to light in recent court cases.
canadian residential schools • sexual abuse residential schools • canadian residential schools legacy of abuse • legacy of abuse • aboriginal education
Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Codependence
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Come Back: Mother Daughter Memoir
An honest and moving look at a teenage girl's fall into the wrong crowd and the moving transformation both mother and daughter experience in the end.
come back • mother daughter memoir • target bookmarked • book club pick • mia fontaine
An honest and moving look at a teenage girl's fall into the wrong crowd and the moving transformation both mother and daughter experience in the end.
come back • mother daughter memoir • target bookmarked • book club pick • mia fontaine
Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Compulsive Personality
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Condoning Abuse
Abuse is bound to be found in patriarchal, narcissistic, or misogynistic collectives. Many societies exhibit cross sections of these three traits. Thus, most patriarchal groups are also misogynistic, either overtly and ideologically so - or covertly and in denial.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abuse is bound to be found in patriarchal, narcissistic, or misogynistic collectives. Many societies exhibit cross sections of these three traits. Thus, most patriarchal groups are also misogynistic, either overtly and ideologically so - or covertly and in denial.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Conning the System
Offenders are uncanny in their ability to deceive their evaluators. They often succeed in transforming therapists and diagnosticians into four types of collaborators: the adulators, the blissfully ignorant, the self-deceiving and those deceived by the batterer's conduct or statements.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Offenders are uncanny in their ability to deceive their evaluators. They often succeed in transforming therapists and diagnosticians into four types of collaborators: the adulators, the blissfully ignorant, the self-deceiving and those deceived by the batterer's conduct or statements.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Contracting with Your Abuser
How can one negotiate with an abuser without incurring his wrath? What is the meaning of contracts "signed" with bullies? How can one motivate the abuser to keep his end of the bargain - for instance, to actually seek therapy and attend the sessions? And how efficacious is psychotherapy or counseling to start with?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
How can one negotiate with an abuser without incurring his wrath? What is the meaning of contracts "signed" with bullies? How can one motivate the abuser to keep his end of the bargain - for instance, to actually seek therapy and attend the sessions? And how efficacious is psychotherapy or counseling to start with?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Coping with Your Abuser
Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the distilled experience of thousands of victims of abuse. They may help you cope with abuse and overcome it.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the distilled experience of thousands of victims of abuse. They may help you cope with abuse and overcome it.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Dependent Personality
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Depressive Personality
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Eclectic Psychotherapy
Mental health practitioners freely borrow tools and techniques from a myriad therapeutic systems.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Mental health practitioners freely borrow tools and techniques from a myriad therapeutic systems.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Histrionic PD
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
How to Spot an Abuser on Your First Date
Is there anything you can do to avoid abusers and narcissists to start with? Are there any warning signs, any identifying marks, rules of thumbs to shield you from the harrowing and traumatic experience of an abusive relationship?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Is there anything you can do to avoid abusers and narcissists to start with? Are there any warning signs, any identifying marks, rules of thumbs to shield you from the harrowing and traumatic experience of an abusive relationship?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Masochistic Personality
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Narcissist vs. Psychopath
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Negativistic Personality
Some people are perennial pessimists and have "negative energy" and negativistic attitudes.
passive-aggressive • negativistic • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Some people are perennial pessimists and have "negative energy" and negativistic attitudes.
passive-aggressive • negativistic • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
NOS Personality
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Npd - Prevalence, Comorbidity
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
NPD Clinical Features
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Npd Diagnostic Criteria
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Paranoid Personality
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Personality Psychotherapy
Most therapists now adhere to three modern methods: Brief Therapies, the Common Factors approach, and Eclectic techniques.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most therapists now adhere to three modern methods: Brief Therapies, the Common Factors approach, and Eclectic techniques.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Physical Effects of Child Abuse
The effects of physical child abuse range from depression to rage. Here's how to survive child abuse - even if you're no longer an abused kid.
healthy ways to survive child abuse • effects of physical child abuse • teen depression • symptoms of physical abuse • emotional abuse
The effects of physical child abuse range from depression to rage. Here's how to survive child abuse - even if you're no longer an abused kid.
healthy ways to survive child abuse • effects of physical child abuse • teen depression • symptoms of physical abuse • emotional abuse
Reconditioning the Abuser
Can abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Can abusers be "reconditioned"? Can they be "educated" or "persuaded" not to abuse?
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Reforming the Abuser
Abusers are narcissistic and possessed of alloplastic defenses. More simply put, they feel superior, entitled, above any law and agreement, and innocent. Others - usually the victims - are to blame for the abusive conduct ("see what you made me do?").
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abusers are narcissistic and possessed of alloplastic defenses. More simply put, they feel superior, entitled, above any law and agreement, and innocent. Others - usually the victims - are to blame for the abusive conduct ("see what you made me do?").
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Sadistic Personality
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
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