Dr. Simon Interviewed on Mentors Radio March 5, 2024Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuescharacter, Dr. Simon, manipulators, mentors radio, Tom LoarieDr. Simon Dr. Simon recently spoke with Tom Loarie on the Mentors Radio Program about manipulators, narcissists, and other problem characters.
Playing on Your Good Nature February 1, 2024Abuse, conscience, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, gaslighting, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Therapyabuse, character disturbance, conscientiousness, empowerment, good nature, In Sheep's Clothing, manipulation, manipulation tactics, manipulatorsDr. Simon Good-natured people don’t want to believe the worst. And they doubt their own gut hunches when something tells them they’re being played.
The Hidden Power in Manipulation Tactics November 10, 2023Abuse, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, Entitlement, gaslighting, Integrity, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationshipscharacter, gaslighting, hidden power, manipulation tactics, manipulators, personalityDr. Simon There’s hidden power in manipulation tactics, which is just one reason why these persuasion tools are so effective.
Navigating an Increasingly Violent World November 3, 2023Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, Integrity, Love, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Spiritualityassertiveness, benign confrontation, character, love, relationships, self-love, society, violenceDr. Simon We all have the power to make this a less violent world. The answer lies in character.
Heart Thieves Know What to Say and Do October 7, 2023Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, Entitlement, Integrity, Intimacy, Love, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuescharacter, heart thieves, narcissism, relationships, seductionDr. Simon Heart thieves know just what to say and do to win you over. But whether they have the character to truly love you is quite another matter.
Conspiracy Gaslighting Takes a Heavy Toll September 8, 2023Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, Empowerment, gaslighting, Integrity, Intimacy, Love, Manipulators, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Psychopathy and Sociopathy, Relationships, Social Issues, Spiritualitycharacter disturbance, covert abuser, gaslighting, impression management, manipulation tactics, narcissismDr. Simon Gaslighting by conspiracy happens when a covert abuser persuades others that they’re the good guy and you’re the crazy one.
Toxic Relationship Recovery August 31, 2023Abuse, Addiction and Recovery, Depression, Empowerment, Mental Health, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Therapycharacter disturbance, despair, faith, guilt, hopelessness, self-esteem, support, survivors, therapy, toxic relationship recovery, trustDr. Simon Toxic relationship recovery is always challenging and often complicated. And the aftermath of a toxic relationship can be just as challenging as the relationship itself.
Surviving Narcissistic Relationship Partners August 24, 2023Depression, Empowerment, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Therapycharacter, narcissistic relationship partners, therapy, traumaDr. Simon Surviving narcissistic relationship partners requires special knowledge and, often, special help.
When Relational Abuse Happens in Therapy June 16, 2023Abuse, Empowerment, gaslighting, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Therapyimpression management, manipulators, narcissism, relational abuse, traumaDr. Simon Relational abuse happens in therapy when a therapist permits abusive “business as usual” between partners or is bamboozled by a manipulator.
A Fulfilling Life through Character Integrity April 13, 2023Addiction and Recovery, Empowerment, Integrity, Love, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Spirituality10 Commandments of Character, addictions, cravings, empowerment, fulfilling life, integrity, narcissistic age, needs, spiritual awakening, wantsDr. Simon While character integrity is essential for civil, wholesome relationships, it’s also, surprisingly, the key to a genuinely rich and fulfilling life!