Heal Play Love University- Uncovering The Dark Truth: Are Narcissists Deliberate Predators?
Crash Course in the Psychology of Narcissist as Predator. Psychology Today published an article about Narcissist Predators. Is the Narcissist a "predator"? Does the narcissist know what they are doing? Do they plan out evil ways and act like this on purpose? Psychology Today magazine released an article stating that the Narcissist is a predator and grooms his/her victims. Link below. Licensed therapist Melinda Haynes explores this view point and offers another.
What do you think? Are Narcissists predators who groom people into providing narcissistic supply? Do they have flying monkeys? Do they gaslight on purpose? Do they really think they are soooooo great? What do you think? Also watch Destroying the Narcissist's Power https://youtu.be/UQBJmy8CoNY
If this video is too long, you can jump to 0:00 Intro and disclosure 0:06 Psychology Today 0:22 I'm like "WHAT?!?" 0:38 effects of trauma 0:55 narcissistic on purpose? 1:00 number one 1:05 number two 2:38 new viewpoint
2:55 closing While I advocate for a different look at Narcissism, I do not condone abuse. If you are being abused by a Narcissist - or anyone, for that matter, get out when it is safe and seek the help of a qualified professional!
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: (1) has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) (2) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love (3) believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions) (4) requires excessive admiration (5) has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations (6) is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends (7) lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others (8) is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her (9) shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.
Heal Play Love University (formerly Can We Talk) is a therapy channel on youtube where we discuss, well... therapy stuff. Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), Director & Clinical Supervisor, Melinda Haynes will discuss random topics and answer questions.
Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT lic no 102308 Author and Instructor for the first online National Supervised Visitation Monitor Certification, a training course for future providers of court-ordered visitation https://www.supervisedvisitationtraining.com/
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