This week, Andee welcomes back Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC for a discussion on the topic of Narcissism.  It’s term we hear a LOT in the media, and something that the lawyers of Hastings Shadmehry deal with on a regular basis.  Join Andee and Dr. Kyrstin for an extremely informative discussion of this toxic personality disorder, and how it affects relationships and family law cases.

00:25 Introductions

01:28 Warrior or Diplomat

03:30 What is Narcissism?

06:10 Misconceptions about the Definition of Narcissism

06:40 Traits of a Narcissist

10:00 Love-Bombing

13:30 Narcissists thrive on secrecy

16:24 Narcissism in Divorce

19:19 Examples of Gaslighting

23:31 Narcissists don’t quit

26:00 Stop considering the Narcissist’s feelings

29:30 The Best Defense

34:40 Standing between the Narcissist and the Client

37:20 Isolation as a Narcissist’s Tactic

41:00 How to become empowered

42:00 Science behind the effects of Narcissism

46:00 How did I get to this?

49:00 Narcissists are after Power and Control

50:00 Narcissists are predictable and unoriginal

52:30 Do not go to Couples Counseling with a Narcissist

56:00 How to contact Clear Life Counseling 

56:30 Wrap-Up 

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