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About Dr. George Simon

Dr. George Simon is an internationally recognized authority on narcissists, manipulators, and other disturbed characters.

Earning his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Texas Tech University, he has studied disturbed and disordered characters of all types for over 45 years. Dr. Simon is not only a bestselling author, but also a public speaker, consultant, professional trainer and composer who has appeared on numerous national, regional and local TV and radio programs.

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Mastering Appetites and Aversions

August 7, 2026 · 1 comment

Folks who too often run from the difficult and over-indulge in the pleasurable are almost always trouble. And while they'll often promise they'll do better, that doesn't mean they have a real commitment to proper self-management. My clinical practice was chock full of individuals who couldn't or woudn't manage their appetites and aversions properly. That left their partners to clean up the inevitable messes.

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The Grandiose Narcissist's Image is Built on Lies

July 29, 2026 · 1 comment

The grandiose narcissist's image is built on lies. The lack of substance underneath is not the cause of the lies, it's the result!

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Reverence for the Truth and Character Integrity

July 17, 2026 · 1 comment

Reverence for the truth is crucial to integrity of character.

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