If You're in a Narcissistic Relationship, Why Couples Therapy is a Bad Idea

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

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When there’s trouble in a relationship, most couples are urged to seek couples counseling.
In today’s episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to talk about why this suggestion is a terrible idea if your partner is a narcissist. Too many couples therapists lack the education to identify narcissistic abuse, and narcissistic and toxic partners are highly sophisticated at manipulating the therapeutic process.
For help breaking a trauma bond, see Lisa’s resources: https://strongerthanbefore.ca
In the Subscriber's Edition, Lisa and I discuss alternative strategies to couples therapy. Learn a simple test on how to tell if your partner is truly changing or just trying to convince you stay. Get immediate access by becoming a paid subscriber here: breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/
Are you struggling with post-separation abuse? Learn practical skills to halt your toxic ex from misusing the legal and social systems. Join New Powerful You, a 10-week group coaching program hosted by Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni. The group starts on Oct 9th; space is limited.
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

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