Category Archives: Abuse

Severe Character Disorders

June 8, 2020Abuse, Aggression, conscience, Covert-Aggression, empathy, Entitlement, Integrity, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Therapyantisocial personalities, empathy, lying, malignant narcissism, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, remorse, sociopathyDr. Simon

Presently, there’s no treatment for severe character disorders. This is especially true when it comes to psychopaths.

Understanding the Character Disorder Spectrum

June 1, 2020Abuse, Aggression, Empowerment, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Social Issuesaggressive personalities, character disorder, narcissism, personality disorders, spectrum disordersDr. Simon

The character disorder spectrum is vast. And it has multiple dimensions, too. To understand it fully and to know how to cope is to have power. And that’s what this ensuing series of articles is all about.

Understanding Covert Subtle Narcissistic Rage

May 12, 2020Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, Entitlement, Integrity, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-Esteem, Social Issuesego inflation, empathy, entitlement, narcissistic insult, narcissistic rageDr. Simon

Even when it’s subtle, a narcissist’s rage is a way of saying: “How dare you even think of dethroning me!! Just who do you think you are?”

Covert Self-Monitoring and Reinforcement

May 5, 2020Abuse, conscience, Entitlement, gaslighting, Integrity, Intimacy, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Therapyabuse, character, covert self-monitoring, covert self-reinforcement, integrity, manipulation tactics, minimization, responsibility avoidanceDr. Simon

Our high capacity to learn distinguishes us humans. And even some character-impaired individuals can choose to grow. But no new learning takes deep root without reinforcement.

Trauma Recovery and the Present Moment

April 29, 2020Abuse, Addiction and Recovery, Covert-Aggression, Depression, Empowerment, gaslighting, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Therapycbt, empowerment, self-monitoring, self-reinforcement, trauma recoveryDr. Simon

The thoughts running through our head are either secure or insecure, positive or negative. But in any given moment, we have the power to change them.

Staying Present One Moment at a Time

April 13, 2020Abuse, Addiction and Recovery, Empowerment, Integrity, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Therapycognitive-behavioral therapy, empowerment, reinforcement, staying present, truamaDr. Simon

The secret to empowerment is simple, although not easy. But with time, practice, and especially, reinforcement, it becomes easier.

Empowered Living in the Here and Now

April 6, 2020Abuse, Depression, Empowerment, Integrity, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Spirituality, Therapyabuse, anxiety, empowerment, therapy, toxic relationships, traumaDr. Simon

Abuse victims and toxic relationship survivors are used to doing all the suffering while their tormentors seem to get off scott free. But with time and dedicated rehearsing, survivors can cultivate empowering habits. And when they remember the all-important task of self-reinforcing their efforts, the quest for empowered living gets a bit easier.

The Power of the Present Moment

March 30, 2020Abuse, Depression, Empowerment, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Spiritualityabuse, depression, empowerment, present moment, traumaDr. Simon

Folks in relationships with disturbed characters worry about their future. And they lament many things in the past. But personal empowerment lies in making choices and taking action in the present moment.

Avoid Self-Blame to Maximally Empower

March 23, 2020Abuse, Covert-Aggression, Depression, Empowerment, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Relationshipsabuse, covert characters, depression, empowerment, exploitation, moving on, self-blame, toxic relationshipsDr. Simon

Self-blame in the aftermath of a toxic relationship is common. Victims blame themselves for not realizing things sooner and for tolerating things too long.

Adult Children of Gaslighters

March 9, 2020Abuse, Covert-Aggression, gaslighting, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Esteemdoubt, ego, gaslighting, interest, manipulation, Narcissists, regard, trustDr. Simon

Adult children of gaslighters often have an impaired sense of self. Accordingly, such folks tend to be the covert narcissist’s favorite prey.