In the realm of psychological warfare, there exists a subtle art of manipulation that often goes unnoticed until its effects have already taken root. These tactics, deftly employed by those skilled in ...

The term gaslighting emerged from the 1944 film “Gaslight”, where a husband systematically manipulates his wife’s perception of reality. This psychological thriller introduced audiences to a form of ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

Emotionally abusive partners don’t need to lie outright when they can simply make you doubt your own reality. Here’s how they evade responsibility and keep you guessing. “Plausible deniability” is ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

In this post, I'll explore key therapeutic principles for assessing justified or unjustified family estrangement. Some name this "alienation"; however, as an attachment-focused therapist, I prefer to ...

At first, it looks like love. He's charming. Always generous, always attentive. He remembers your coffee order, listens to your stories, seems to share your pain. He tells you that you're the only one ...