The Rising Beyond Podcast

Ep 14: Couples Therapy is Not the Answer When There is Narcissistic Abuse


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Something needs to change in your relationship because you can’t go on living like this.  So, you decide to try couples therapy. Unfortunately, this may be the worst thing that you could do if you are experiencing domestic violence or narcissistic abuse.  

In this episode, you will learn why couples therapy is contraindicated if you are in an abusive relationship.  

  • The lack of training around domestic violence and narcissistic abuse in the mental health community
  • How couples therapy will be used as an arena for further abuse
  • How accountability will be shifted from your abusive partner to you
  • The ways a couples therapist will be distracted from the power and control dynamics of the relationship

And if you do decide to try couples therapy with your partner, you will get some tips to do this more safely.

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