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Quincee Gideon Quincee Gideon

Where Does the Term “Gaslighting” Come From?

Gaslighting is one of those terms that we hear often in the mental health world today.  It is a common tool narcissists will use to control those around them and is an oh-too-common occurrence when discussing emotional manipulation.

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Quincee Gideon Quincee Gideon

5 Types of Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that causes the victim to question their sanity, their instincts, or their perception of events. You’ve probably experienced it, even if you didn’t have the words to describe what was happening to you.

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Dr. Ruth Gatt Dr. Ruth Gatt

Gaslighting and Psychological Abuse

We get a lot of questions about gaslighting.  One of the most common has to do with whether or not the experience "counts" as gaslighting, and where gaslighting fits under the Trauma umbrella. Gaslighting feeds off of confusion and murkiness, so let's shed some light here. 

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Quincee Gideon Quincee Gideon

A Deeper Dive into Netflix’s “Maid”

By now, you’ve probably seen the show MAID pop up on your Netflix suggestions. You might have even watched it and it gave you a lot to think about. Maid points out some incredibly important nuances to how abusive relationships and domestic violence play out for those attempting to escape. Let’s talk through the important things that happened over the series that helps you understand what you are going through or what others might suffer when trying to escape.

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