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Narcissists Need To Have Children: The Good-Parent Narrative

By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADCSelf-Love Recovery Institute – President/CEOPsychotherapist, Educator, Author, Expert Witness From The Human Magnet Syndrome’s  (2018) Chapter Eight: The Origins of Codependency  Like everything else in their lives, pathological narcissists need to be parents so they can feel...
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What is Gaslighting?

Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse, in which a victim is manipulated into doubting their own memory, perception, and sanity. Victims are not aware they are being manipulated into believing they have a problem. This makes them powerless...
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NARCISSITIC INJURIES: What They Are And How To Protect Yourself From Them

  NARCISSISTIC INJURIES: What They Are And How To Protect Yourself From Them   Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, CSAT   A narcissistic injury occurs when narcissists react negatively to perceived or real criticism or judgment, boundaries placed on...
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Amazon Review, Emotional Manipulation and The Human Magnet Syndrome

I decided to publish both the review and my response to it to further educate others on the topics discussed in both my book The Human Magnet Syndrome, and my work that followed it. First, I present you the...
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On Surviving the Potholes of Self-Love Deficit Disorder Recovery

  On our healing journey, sometimes we hit potholes in the road. Such surprises may cause us to temporarily lose control of our “vehicle.”  In an adrenaline filled moment of terror, we contemplate the end. Because of our newfound...
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Did You Vote for An Iceberg. The Danger that Lurks Ahead. The Trump Presidency

DID YOU VOTE FOR AN ICEBERG? Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, CSAT Most, if not all politicians are inherently self-serving, dishonest and moderately to patho- logically narcissistic. Successful ones win elections because they are able to create a praiseworthy...
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Stop Trying to Change the Malignant Narcissist (Why You Should Never Give A Narcissist My Book).

Stop Trying to Change the Malignant Narcissist Published on PsychCenral.com By Ross Rosenberg, MEd, LCPC, CACD, CSAT ~ 4 min read I am so grateful to the many people who have told me that my book The Human Magnet...
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Excerpts from The Codependency Cure: Recovering from Self-Love Deficit Disorder Book Proposal

Excerpts from The Codependency Cure: Recovering from Self-Love Deficit Disorder Book Proposal Chapter 3: “CODEPENDENCY” NO MORE – THE SELF LOVE DEFICIT DISORDER STORY Discovery Phase V – Core Shame Pathological Loneliness At age 43, about two years after...
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DON’T USE MY BOOK TO FIGHT A NARCISSIST! You Will Lose, I Promise.

  DON’T USE MY BOOK TO FIGHT YOUR NARCISSIST!  You Will Lose, I Promise.  Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, CSAT I am so grateful to the many people who have told me that my book was life-changing.  Having such...
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Online Dating Apps Have It All Wrong

Ross Rosenberg reveals the hidden truth behind relationship chemistry Have you been working on your online dating profile? Posing for the perfect selfie? Finding the exact right words to describe your wonderful self? Sadly, and unfortunately, all of the...
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