Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini addresses the question of why people succumb to brainwashing and how someone can escape their abuser. This is part two of a mini-series on brainwashing. The first video explains 7 common tactics a brainwasher may use to control their victim.

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If you or someone you love is a victim of emotional abuse, there are many online resources available. We highly recommend The National Domestic Violence Hotline:

http://www.thehotline.org/

Still not sure you're being emotionally abused. Here is an excellent article by Good Therapy to help decide:

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/emotional-abuse

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Brainwashing is a form of emotional abuse that washes the victim "clean" of any healthy, independent thinking. Any positive relationships you once held dear are cut off. In part one of this mini-series, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini walks you through 7 common tactics an abuser may use to try to control you.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FlZTSTVRulI

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We lose sleep and waste emotional energy when we don't let go of mean comments. If you're stewing over something cruel someone said, this video will introduce you to the self-distancing perspective. This perspective can help you process your emotions so you can move on with your life!

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MomalkPFWnY

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If you just found out your loved one has depression, you might be uncomfortable with this knowledge or restless to try to “fix” the problem. In this podcast, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains what depression IS and what it IS NOT and equips you with some do's and don'ts of supporting your loved one through depression.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/9KSxO57NAJA (live on 12/27/17)

If you are suffering from depression or considering suicide, I urge you to reach out to someone. There are many resources - even ones on online - that can help you.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-800-273-8255

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People pleasers base their self-worth on the praise and validation of others. While it's good to help others, this fixation can become incredibly dangerous if the person enters an abusive or toxic relationship. In this video, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses the symptoms of a people pleasing mindset, why many develop it during their childhood, and how they can break free.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/NV6eXmqu7ck

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There's few that haven't been betrayed at some point in their life - at work, in a relationship, or even by a parent or child. Betrayal hurts, but you don't need to live with the burden of someone else's cruelty. In this new Reaction Reset video, I'll explain why betrayal shakes our confidence so much and 4 ways you can begin to heal.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/fOi0QlvIx_Y

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If you were raised in a family where one or both parents were mentally ill or unstable, you may deal with challenging feelings and habits on a regular basis. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini identifies 10 signs your parents may be mentally ill and the 3 steps you can take to protect yourself and your sanity.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/adPa6RilofA

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It can be so painful to watch friends make bad life decisions. You want to help, but how do you avoid being part of the problem? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini helps you understand the psychology behind their decision-making process and how you can help without enabling their poor choices.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xRnE8OqdBY

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Getting sucked into gossip? It always leaves a bad taste in your mouth, doesn't it? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains the psychology behind why people gossip in the first place and how it gets it's power. Then she'll teach you why "gossip-proofing" yourself is the best way to overcome it.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcdJQ8COdxo

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It's easy to compare ourselves to others and feel inferior or even angry when our friends experience wild success. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini teaches you the psychology behind your negative thoughts and about the dangers of a scarcity mindset.

Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EjLu6F3N87c

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