Welcome back to A Slice of Life - the Anxiety Master podcast with registered therapist Dominic Decker. 

Today's Episode:

We tackle the complex and sensitive subject of parental gaslighting. 

This form of emotional manipulation can profoundly affect individuals, shaping their perceptions of reality and self-worth. 

Have you ever had your confidence and trust in yourself and others abruptly shaken?

Perhaps a time when: 

•  You're unfairly blamed.
•  A close friend questions your honesty.
•  A trusted ally appears indifferent when you are clearly upset.
•  You feel betrayed by someone you never dreamed would let you down.

Incidents like these can be unsettling, fostering self-doubt and undermining belief in yourself and others.

Circumstances become even more tangled when the source of distress derives from precisely the people you'd most hope to rely upon for dependable care and support. 

In many cases, this means your parents.

Parental gaslighting pitches you an unnerving curveball to test your instincts and emotional wits as to how and when manipulative behaviour seeps into the parent-child relationship.  

We all have an intrinsic understanding of our parents' profound influence on our psychological development, worldview, and sense of identity. So, when parental manipulation sparks doubt and self-scrutiny, it can ignite a disturbing conflict that strikes at the core of who we are.

Today's episode offers a comprehensive overview of parental gaslighting and a tried-and-tested method to immunize and heal yourself from avoidable parental harm. 

Key Topics Covered:

• Definition and Understanding: What is parental gaslighting? 
• Characteristics and Signs: Recognizing the subtle yet significant markers of parental gaslighting.
• Psychological Impact: Exploring how this manipulation affects trust, confidence, and mental health.
• Practical Strategies: Concrete steps to manage, heal, and move beyond the impact of parental gaslighting.

I hope this episode is helpful and reassuring. Remember to share and subscribe. Best wishes, Dominic

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