2013 - Human Magnet Syndrome

Articles Loneliness

Coping With Loneliness During the Holidays. Ross Rosenberg Interviewed for this Article

Coping With Loneliness During the Holidays By MARGARITA TARTAKOVSKY, M.S. Pysch Central.com Associate Editor Loneliness is common during the holidays. Empty nesters, the elderly and individuals who are grieving — the loss of a loved one or a relationship —...

Articles codependency narcissism Relationships

Is Your Relationship Mathematically Sound? 8 Tips to Making It Healthier

Ross Rosenberg December 1, 2013 Tagged balanced relationship, balanced relationships, codependency expert, dysfunctional relationships, Gary chapman, healthy relationship, healthy relationships, love language, relationship expert, relationship math, ross rosenberg, unhealthy relationship

“If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.” ― John von Neumann Mr. Glover, my high school algebra teacher, who failed me, would be so proud. Despite my...

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The Human Magnet Song. By Joanna Sternberg

Ross Rosenberg November 30, 2013

The Human Magnet Song. By Joanna Sternberg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoOk3MrlHPA The Human Magnet Song. By Joanna Sternberg I felt your magnet pull me near as my whole body quaked with fear the minute I met you. Your human magnet had a...

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Covert Narcissists: Wolves in Sheep Clothing

Ross Rosenberg November 23, 2013 Tagged best codependency book, best narcissism book, best narcissistic personality disorder book, closet narcissism, closet narcissist, covert narcissism, covert narcissists, human magnet syndrome, narcissism, narcissism author, narcissism expert, narcissistic, narcissistic people, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissists, ross rosenberg, ross rosenberg articles, ross rosenberg author

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADCPsychotherapist, Author, Educator, Expert Witness Covert narcissists are masters of disguise – successful actors, humanitarians, politicians, clergy members, and even psychotherapists who are beloved and appreciated, but are secretly selfish, calculating, controlling, angry and vindictive. Covert narcissists create...

Articles codependency

The History of the Term “Codependency”

Ross Rosenberg November 22, 2013 Tagged acoa, al anon, best codependency book, coda, codependency, codependency author, codependency book, codependency expert, codependency history, codependency treatment, codependency treatment history, codependent narcissist, codependents

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADCPsychotherapist, Author, Educator, Expert Witness To quote William Shakespeare, “What’s in a name?” Well, Mr. Shakespeare, in the mental health field, quite a bit! Correctly labeling mental health disorders is powerfully important to the person in their pursuit...

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Codependents Can be Manipulators. Active vs. Passive Codependents

Ross Rosenberg November 3, 2013 Tagged codependency, codependency book, codependency expert, codependency manipulation, codependent, codependent manipulator, emotional manipulation, emotional manipulator, human magnet syndrome, narcissism expert, passive codependent, ross rosenberg, why we love people who hurt us

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADCPsychotherapist, Author, Educator, Expert Witness New Codependency Categories: Active and Passive Codependents Codependency is a problematic relationship orientation which involves the relinquishing of power and control to individuals who are either addicted or who have one of the...

Articles Shame

Shame Excavation: Unearthing Toxic Shame

Ross Rosenberg October 27, 2013 Tagged abuse, addiction, childhood abuse, childhood abuse and shame, core shame, debilitating shame, dysfunctional shame, guilt, pathological shame, SHAME, shame based, shameful, toxic shame

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADCPsychotherapist, Author, Educator, Expert Witness “Like moss, shames grows in the dark. Vanquish it by bringing it into the light” Shame is inexorably tied to the question that many of us will eventually ask ourselves, “Are we a...

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The Continuum of Narcissism – From Normal to Pathological. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Ross Rosenberg October 20, 2013 Tagged best narcissism book, codependency expert, huffington post blogger ross rosenberg, human magnet syndrome, narcissism, narcissism author, narcissism expert, narcissistic, narcissistic personality disorder, ross rosenberg, ross rosenberg articles, ross rosenberg author, why we love people who hurt us

From my training: Codependents and Narcissists: Understanding the Attraction For more information about Ross’s resources, seminars and workshops, write us at help@selfloverecovery.com or visit Self-Love Recovery Institute....

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LOVE ADDICTION, CODEPENDENCY AND INTERNET DATING

Ross Rosenberg October 20, 2013 Tagged codependency, codependency expert, codependents, human magnet syndrome, love addict, love addiction, match.com addiction, online dating addiction, relationship expert, romance addiction, ross rosenberg, sex addict, sex addiction

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADCPsychotherapist, Author, Educator, Expert Witness For the love addict and codependent, Internet dating sites are the crack cocaine of romantic exploration. Although the love addict consciously wants true and everlasting love, they are drawn to the exhilarating rush...

Poem

The Will to Survive

Ross Rosenberg October 19, 2013 Tagged abuse survivor, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, ross rosenberg, ross rosenberg poetry, surviving abuse, trauma resolution, will to survive

Poem and Photo by Ross Rosenberg, 1996 The old oak tree stands tall but crooked. It’s cracked, coarse, creviced surface. reflects the assault of the seasons. The rain, heat and snow of seasons yonder grate at its surface with...