Tag: narcissistic abuse

ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

March 18, 2020

Paulina never mentions “narcissistic abuse” directly in this video (below), but it sounds like she’s been through some good therapy and I’m hoping she knows that what she is dealing with is Complex Post Traumatic Stress. The signs are there: Her bewilderment and confusion. CHECK. Her feelings of abandonment and betrayal. CHECK. Her confession that … More ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

How to talk to your kids about narcissism, God and gratitude

March 3, 2020

I just got off the phone with someone who is struggling with how to help a young grandchild not get jaded by a narcissist in his life. I offered her a few solutions – things she could do and say – that you might find helpful, too. Listen to all episodes and share your questions … More How to talk to your kids about narcissism, God and gratitude

CPTSR Complex Post Traumatic Stress RESPONSE

You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

February 28, 2020

If you’re experiencing . . . TOO MUCH brain fog (not the desirable “idea generating” kind) TOO distracted, adhd-type of behavior (not the good juicy entrepreneurial kind) TOO MUCH people pleasing/ codependency (not the healthy customer service kind) LACK of awareness about what you really want – or what you really need in order to … More You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

Living with narcissistic abuse – resources for healing – response to a reader

June 28, 2019

If you or someone you care about is living with narcissistic abuse, the very best thing you can do is educate yourself. This video is a response to a reader who wrote: I have been living with a narcissistic person for 53 years . . . I just want to know how to live with … More Living with narcissistic abuse – resources for healing – response to a reader

Reciprocity, Emotional Abandonment, and Healing CPTSR CPTSD codependency #emotionalrainbow #print

June 25, 2019

Hello Friends, Recording this video was hard because it required me to access and process some deeper pain. With that came the gifts of clarity and breakthroughs, in the form of self-compassion. So I’m grateful. But still… it was hard. I hope you find it helpful on your journey forward. #imperfectandawesome Emotional literacy is key … More Reciprocity, Emotional Abandonment, and Healing CPTSR CPTSD codependency #emotionalrainbow #print

90 seconds – heal cptsr, cptsd, codependency – trade flags for waves

June 24, 2019

Enjoy a free download of today’s graphic (click to enlarge): For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach with a graduate degree in counseling. She’s the founder of Joy-Based Living, an online … More 90 seconds – heal cptsr, cptsd, codependency – trade flags for waves

Celebrate your courage (healing cptsr, CPTSD, codependency)

June 24, 2019

Congratulations to all of us for showing up with so much courage and commitment. May self-compassion heal the world. Much love, Happy D! For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach with … More Celebrate your courage (healing cptsr, CPTSD, codependency)

Shame vs toxic shame (healing cptsr, CPTSD, codependency)

June 23, 2019

Thank you for asking. Much love, Happy D! Here’s the video about getting traction after “general” stuckness: https://joybasedliving.com/2019/06/21/3-levels-of-stuck-get-traction-for-taking-inspired-action-cptsr-cptsd-codependency/ For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach with a graduate degree in counseling. … More Shame vs toxic shame (healing cptsr, CPTSD, codependency)

3 levels of relationship stuckness – and how to get unstuck

June 22, 2019

I woke up today feeling inspired about offering a fresh angle on yesterday’s “traction” video: RELATIONSHIPS! We’ve all got’em. We all want them to be better. What can we do about it? Here are some ideas  . . . Yesterday’s video about getting traction, “3 levels of stuckness”: https://joybasedliving.com/2019/06/21/3-levels-of-stuck-get-traction-for-taking-inspired-action-cptsr-cptsd-codependency/ Cheers to YOU in FLIGHT! Much … More 3 levels of relationship stuckness – and how to get unstuck

Prayer, possibility and the power of love #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency

June 20, 2019

I really do love the power of prayer… and the expansive feelings that come from the heart… they are like waves, so worthy of surfing. I hope you enjoy this video and that it lightens and brightens your day. Much love, Happy D! For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of … More Prayer, possibility and the power of love #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency