7 Steps of Change for a Positive Narcissistic Mid-Life Crisis

7 Steps of Change for a Positive Narcissistic Mid-Life Crisis

Chuck knew he was a jerk. He cheated on his wife several times, put his work before his family, rarely went to his kid’s activities, drank heavily on the rare occasions that he was home, and verbally berated anyone who challenged him. And yet, he was a highly successful businessman, intelligent about a wide range of topics, had numerous friends, and was charming (when he wanted to be). Nonetheless, despite getting his way most of the time, Chuck was miserable.

He toyed with counselors in the past, going only when needed to preserve his marriage, but not putting any real effort into changing. Instead, he would strategically turn the counselors against his wife over many sessions, leaving her a bigger mess than when they began. He was proud of his ability to manipulate situations that normally would be to his detriment into his benefit. This precise skill was used in business as well to make him far more successful than his natural abilities.

But here he was at the mid-point of his life, wondering what was it all for? He made money to spend it on cars, boats, and houses but these things just needed more money to exist. He was a rags-to-riches story but never seemed to fill the hole in his heart that told him, “You will never amount to anything.” He had sex to feel intimacy and connection but couldn’t feel satisfied. He had a family to secure a sense of belonging but instead found shame.

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The Holidays with a Narcissist

The Holidays with a Narcissist

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30 Nov 201713min

10 Tips for Working with a Narcissist

10 Tips for Working with a Narcissist

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30 Nov 201714min

E011: Mommie Dearest -  Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

E011: Mommie Dearest - Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Mommie Dearest: Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: The 1981 movie, Mommie Dearest, has the infamous wire hanger scene where Joan rages over a single wire hanger in her daughter’s closet caused a stir with Joan’s physically abusive behavior. Daughters of narcissistic mothers report similar rages over small incidents. The constant shifting standards of perfectionism designed to elevate the narcissistic mother at the expense of the child defies the customary nurturing maternal instincts.  www.growwithchristine.com Sponsored by: www.psychcentral.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Nov 201717min

E010: Danger Ahead - The Delusional Narcissist

E010: Danger Ahead - The Delusional Narcissist

Danger Ahead: The Delusional Narcissist: How does a narcissist go from appearing so charming and innocent to becoming harmful and dangerous? Most narcissists utilize verbal abusive tactics to get what they want in fits of rage, some do long-term mental and emotional abuse, and still fewer escalate to murderous acts. Yet, there is a very small population of narcissists that do commit heinous acts of violence like homicide, murder/suicide, mass murder, or familicide. So how does this happen? www.growwithchristine.com Sponsored by: www.psychcentral.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Nov 201716min

E09: How to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist

E09: How to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist

Divorce is difficult. But divorcing a narcissist can feel impossible. The surprise abusive attacks followed by the desperate pleas to remain together create confusion, frustration, and anxiety.  Here are a few of their tactics. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/. Sponsored by www.psychcentral.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Nov 201714min

E08: Ways Narcissists Retaliate Through Children

E08: Ways Narcissists Retaliate Through Children

Divorcing a narcissist doesn’t solve everything. The next party on the victimization list is often the children. But really, the narcissist is just using the children to attack the ex-spouse. Learn how. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/.  Sponsored by www.psychcentral.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Nov 201714min

E07: How to Divorce a Narcissist

E07: How to Divorce a Narcissist

Divorcing a narcissist is grueling because they refuse to be on the receiving end of someone leaving them. It takes careful planning to avoid complete exhaustion. Follow these steps before confronting your narcissistic spouse. For more help, join us for a 4 week live webinar on how to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist. Register here: http://growwithchristine.com/narcissism/narcissism-copy-2/. Sponsored by www.psychcentral.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Nov 201715min

E06: Can A Narcissist Be Remorseful?

E06: Can A Narcissist Be Remorseful?

Have you ever wondered if narcissists are capable or remorse and even empathy? Discover the answer in this episode. To learn more, visit www.growwithchristine.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Juli 201716min

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