16 episodes

Reflections and meditations to empower survivors of abuse and trauma. Hosted by bestselling author Shahida Arabi, founder of the blog Self-Care Haven.

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Reflections and meditations to empower survivors of abuse and trauma. Hosted by bestselling author Shahida Arabi, founder of the blog Self-Care Haven.

    Why Couples Counseling Doesn't Work For Abusive Relationships With Narcissists

    Why Couples Counseling Doesn't Work For Abusive Relationships With Narcissists

    5 Reasons Why Couples Counseling Doesn't Work For Abusive Relationships With Narcissists: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/recovering-narcissist/2019/09/why-couples-therapy-doesnt-work-for-people-in-abusive-relationships-with-narcissists/

    • 17 min
    5 Techniques Pick-Up Artists and Narcissists Sociopaths Have In Common

    5 Techniques Pick-Up Artists and Narcissists Sociopaths Have In Common

    There are five techniques pick-up artists and narcissists have in common. Can you guess what they are? Find out in this latest episode of Self-Care Haven for Survivors. Read the full article on pick-up artistry and narcissism here: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/recovering-narcissist/2018/12/5-pick-up-artist-techniques-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-players-use-to-unsettle-you/

    • 38 min
    Stonewalling and The Narcissists Silent Treatment How They Are Different From No Contact

    Stonewalling and The Narcissists Silent Treatment How They Are Different From No Contact

    Why do narcissists use stonewalling and the silent treatment? And how does it differ from when victims go No Contact with their abusers? Find out in this latest episode of Self-Care for Survivors. Read the article on stonewalling here: https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-arabi/2018/04/stonewalling-and-the-silent-treatment-when-the-narcissists-silence-is-deafening/

    • 9 min
    The Manipulative Narcissist's Gaslighting Playbook: Translations of What They Say and What They REALLY Mean

    The Manipulative Narcissist's Gaslighting Playbook: Translations of What They Say and What They REALLY Mean

    I discuss the 12 common phrases narcissists use to manipulate you, as well as the 7 phrases they use to gaslight you. Visit my website www.shahidaarabi.com for more information about my work. Derived from my articles 12 Things Narcissists Say and What They REALLY Mean on Thought Catalog and 7 Gaslighting Phrases Malignant Narcissists Use - https://blogs.psychcentral.com/recovering-narcissist/2019/03/7-gaslighting-phrases-malignant-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-translated/

    • 39 min
    How Narcissists And Sociopaths Test Our Boundaries Early On (And Why We Ignore the Red Flags)

    How Narcissists And Sociopaths Test Our Boundaries Early On (And Why We Ignore the Red Flags)

    How do narcissistic predators test the boundaries of their victims? Why do victims tend to ignore red flags early on? And what does childhood abuse have to do with this? In this episode, I explore why we tend to ignore our inner guidance and how we can start to tap into the intuition that could save our lives.

    Pre-order my new book, Healing the Children of Narcissists, here: www.tinyurl.com/childrenofnarcissists

    Read my blog on Psych Central to learn more red flags of narcissists: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/recovering-narcissist/

    • 35 min
    Is The Narcissist Happy With The New Victim?

    Is The Narcissist Happy With The New Victim?

    Is the narcissist really happy with the new victim? I explore the reasons why we ask this question and why the answer is likely no.

    5 behaviours that will expose a narcissist the first time you meet them: https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-narcissism/

    12 Of The Most Common Lies Sociopaths And Narcissists Tell, Translated Into Truth:
    https://blogs.psychcentral.com/recovering-narcissist/2018/09/12-of-the-most-common-lies-sociopaths-and-narcissists-tell-translated-into-truth/

    My Bustle Interview - 7 Self-Care Strategies To Help Manage Trauma, According to Experts: https://www.bustle.com/p/7-self-care-strategies-to-help-manage-trauma-according-to-experts-10087377

    • 12 min

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