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It's never too late to be the person you should have been

It Is Never Too Late To Be The Person You Should Have Been

Written by Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADCSelf-Love Recovery Institute – President/CEOPsychotherapist, Educator, Author, Expert Witness Go to the mirror now. Look courageously deep within yourself.There's a little you, the child you used to...

Seeing and Understanding the Invisible: Codependency

Seeing and Understanding the Invisible: Codependency "Telescope"

Written by Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., CADC.Self-Love Recovery Institute – President/CEOPsychotherapist, Educator, Author, Expert Witness With each major advancement in telescope technology, humankind’s vision and subsequent understanding of our universe has become progressively more...

The Observe Don't Absorb Technique© (ODA)

The Observe Don't Absorb Technique© (ODA)

The Observe Don’t Absorb Technique (ODA) provides a potent defense strategy for victims of chronic Narcissistic Abuse. Such victims often suffer from Self-Love Deficit Disorder (codependency).” These self-love deficient individuals (SLDs) are systematically manipulated by one or more supposedly loving Pathologically Narcissists, who, over time, surgically removed their ability to protect themselves and to flee from the harm inflicted upon them.

setting boundaries with narcissists

Setting Boundaries with Narcissists

Boundaries don’t work with narcissists. It is critical to fully understand this simple truth. As you begin to accept this, you can begin the treatment for your codependency (Self-Love Deficit Disorder) and learn to protect yourself.

Codependent Relationships: Understanding the Dynamics

If you've ever found yourself Googling "codependent meaning" you're probably also asking yourself questions like "what causes codependency?", "am I in a codependent relationship?", "What are some signs and symptoms of being...

Codependency Cure: Break Free from Toxic Relationships

Embarking on a journey towards healthier relationships can be truly transformative. Emotional reliance on others is a common issue that hinders personal healing and growth. Dr. Rosenberg and the Self-Love...

Codependency: Signs of a Toxic Attachment

In many relationships, people unknowingly fall into patterns that create unhealthy attachments. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for maintaining mental health. At its core, this issue involves an excessive emotional...

What Makes A Narcissist Tick: a Song

Covert narcissists pose a greater danger compared to sociopaths due to their heightened ability to fabricate a convincing false identity. Because they genuinely enjoy playing the role of a "good"...

THE OLD OAK TREE

THE OLD OAK TREE

  THE OLD OAK TREE    The old oak tree stands tall but crooked. It’s cracked, coarse, creviced surface. reflects the assault of never-ending seasons   The rain, heat, and...

Ross Rosenberg's Articles

Gaslighting is Everywhere: A Deep Dive Into the Subject     Self-Love Recovery Institute/Ross Rosenberg's Blog   Excerpts from Upcoming Book: The Codependency Revolution   Explaining Why Opposites Attract (The...

Sex In The Codependent-Narcissist Relationship

Sex In The Codependent-Narcissist Relationship

But they’ve often grown up with the belief that sex is for the other person, not for them. So, they are there to give sex and you can hear it in the language, you know, “I give him sex” or “it's about what my partner needs, not what I need.” They often will not even know what they need because they haven't taken the opportunity to explore their own bodies and their own pleasure. It's very hard when you think you exist for others’ pleasure.

Signs of Narcissism: Recognizing the Red Flags

Shockingly, experts estimate that up to 5% of people exhibit narcissistic tendencies (otherwise referred to as narcissistic personality disorder symptoms or narcissistic personality disorder traits), making it crucial to recognize the warning signs...

Do Narcissists Cry?

Do Narcissists Cry?

by Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC Self-Love Recovery Institute – President/CEO Psychotherapist, Educator, Author, Expert Witness To answer the question, “do narcissists cry?,” it is first necessary to move beyond...

CODEPENDENCY WAS NEVER THE PROBLEM!

CODEPENDENCY WAS NEVER THE PROBLEM!

This article will explore the relationship between codependency, attachment trauma, and pathological loneliness and the role that psychotherapy can have to solve this pathological circle. Perhaps not everyone knows that it is possible to think of codependency as a secondary condition, a symptom of profound mental health issues: it is not the problem we are dealing with, but a problem caused by much deeper issues.

Codependents Also Hurt Their Children

Codependents Also Hurt Their Children

Written by Ross Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., CADC.Self-Love Recovery Institute – President/CEOPsychotherapist, Educator, Author, Expert Witness Although the codependent parent is harmed by their narcissistic partner, their codependency should not be considered a valid...