Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Dealing with gaslighting requires a multi-layered strategy rather than
Practical daily strategies for managing life with a narcissistic partner. From the gray rock method to setting boundaries that stick, learn how to protect yourself while you decide what comes next.
You Know Something Is Wrong, but You Can’t Quite Name It Let me describe a
Breadcrumbing is the modern relationship pattern where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you hooked but never enough to build something real. A couples therapist explains the neuroscience behind why it works, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.
What is a narcissist, really? Licensed therapist Figs O’Sullivan explains the full spectrum of narcissism, the difference between narcissistic traits and NPD, why the term is overused, and how to identify real narcissism vs. difficult behavior.
Gaslighting is more than a buzzword. A licensed therapist with 16+ years of experience explains the psychology behind reality distortion, how to recognize it in relationships, workplaces, families, and friendships, and how to protect yourself.
Emotional manipulation is one of the most searched, most misunderstood, and most carelessly thrown around
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. If you’re Googling “am I in a toxic relationship,”
The most common signs of emotional abuse are a partner who regularly denies or rewrites
The internet has turned ‘narcissist’ into a catch-all for any painful relationship. As an LMFT with 16+ years of experience, I break down what NPD actually is clinically, why armchair diagnosis is dangerous, and what to actually do if your relationship is struggling.
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This interview originally appeared in GGMG Magazine, the magazine of the Golden Gate Mothers Group.
