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June 18, 2024

Dr. Ramani Durvasula: "1 in 6 People Are Narcissists!"

The Narcissism Doctor: “1 in 6 People Are Narcissists!” How to Spot Them & Can They Change?

Life-Saving Tips: Revealing Narcissists & Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist & Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, and the Founder & CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She is also the author of books such as "It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People."

Dive deep into the dangerous world of narcissism and discover how to spot narcissistic behavior, protect yourself from emotional trauma, identify the 6 types of narcissists, and learn about their covert tactics, like gaslighting and deprivation.

We’re breaking down the alarming rise in narcissism, its connection with addiction, the risks in online dating and why we often miss red flags in harmful relationships.

Dr. Durvasula explains the true definition of narcissism and gaslighting, the negative impact of being raised by narcissistic caregivers, how trauma bonding can evolve from a parent-child relationship to an adult romantic relationship, and the most disturbing aspects of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.

She also covers:
- Her top tips for being GASLIGHT-PROOF
- What grandiosity and lack of empathy really looks like in a relationship
- Who is most at risk for attracting narcissists?
- Why online dating is the perfect preying ground for narcissists
- The biggest challenges narcissists face in therapy
- Once you’re diagnosed as a narcissist, is that the nail in the coffin?
- How to have compassion for the narcissist in your life and find a way to engage while sticking to your boundaries
- Post-separation abuse and why some people may stay with a narcissist
- Harmful institutions that are contributing to the narcissism problem
- Why chemistry isn’t the most important thing in a relationship
- Why she thinks so many people are interested in narcissism now

Dr. Durvasula wants you to know that YOU are not the problem.

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