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I had so much fun talking to Brenda. She has a wealth of knowledge to share with you. Brenda Stephens MS, LPCC is a group practice owner in San Diego, CA where she and her colleagues provide individual and group therapy to those who have been impacted by a relationship with a narcissist. Brenda uses a thorough understanding of PTSD and Complex PTSD along with EMDR and Parts Work (IFS) to help clients understand, and recover from the lasting complications of being in a relationship with a narcissist. She provides training to other therapists to expand their knowledge and understanding of narcissistic abuse which is uniquely insidious and cruel. Brenda helps clients heal from the abuse they have endured and teaches them how to love themselves, reclaim their identities, and create healthy relationships.
In this episode:
Types of Narcissism
What is the meaning of narcissism
Narcissism occurs on a spectrum
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
What are some signs I am dating a narcissist? Brenda will discuss this!
Connect with Brenda:
Website: www.stephenstherapy.com
Website: www.narctrauma.com
Book “Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter’s Guide Book”: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Narcissistic-Mothers-Daughters-Guide/dp/1647397138?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=newhopecounse-20&linkId=c4a4943f9245c3314f06ffa1ab8b275f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
The Narcissistic Recovery Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissism-Recovery-Workbook-Emotional-companion/dp/1648764711?crid=3QDX4XOC4J0O2&keywords=narcissism+recovery+workbook&qid=1671490143&s=books&sprefix=narcisissm+recov,stripbooks,96&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=newhopecounse-20&linkId=3f4693ba1db3b1e6daf2c813bd682c76&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenstherapyassociates/
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