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Psychotherapist and Family Systems expert Rebecca C. Mandeville (author of 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed') continues her discussion on the insidious systemic and intrapsychic forces that drive and fuel family scapegoating abuse (FSA). She also shares why there is ALWAYS hope for anyone struggling to free themselves from the traumatizing 'family scapegoat' or 'Identified Patient' role - a reality confirmed by both professional and personal experience. See chapters below for more details. Video may be triggering.
✅ *You can purchase my best-selling book on family scapegoating abuse (FSA), 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed', on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sEaqcx. Or buy from your favorite online book retailer via this secure Universal Buy Link (UBL): https://books2read.com/intro2fsa.*
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - About dysfunctional versus narcissistic family structures
02:26 - Treating families that scapegoat in clinical settings
05:51 - Dysfunctional/Narcissistic families and cult system dynamics
06:45 - Family roles in Dysfunctional/Narcissistic families
08:37 - The truth about narcissists
09:58 - The 'idealized self' projection and the Golden Child
11:20 - The 'devalued self' projected and the Scapegoat Child
12:07 - How awareness of pain can help free the scapegoat child
15:06 - Can a narcissist be soulless / evil?
17:12 - Getting scapegoated from 'all sides'
21:20 - Family homeostasis: "Change back to who we need you to be!"
22:21 - Scapegoating Abuse as Soul Homicide and Saving Yourself
🔥Trigger Warning: If you feel activated watching this video, turn it off and perhaps return to it at another time or consult a licensed Mental Health professional. Viewer comments may contain descriptions of child abuse and neglect and can also be activating.
Rebecca C. Mandeville is a thought leader and recognized expert in abusive family systems. She is also the author of 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role' and a licensed clinical expert in YouTube's Health Partner Program.
✅ *You can purchase my best-selling book on family scapegoating abuse (FSA), 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed', on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sEaqcx. Or buy from your favorite online book retailer via this secure Universal Buy Link (UBL): https://books2read.com/intro2fsa.*
💡Learn more about my work on FSA, my book, and my FSA recovery coaching services, visit https://scapegoatrecovery.com.
💡 INTERNATIONAL SINGLE-SESSION SCAPEGOAT RECOVERY VIDEO CONSULTATIONS: Due to the prohibitive length of my waiting list for weekly sessions, I am now offering Single-Session Consultations. Learn more by visiting https://www.scapegoatrecovery.com/scapegoat-recovery-consultations/
💡DISCLAIMER ONE: This channel's focus is on understanding and recovering from what I named 'family scapegoating abuse' (FSA) and is GENERAL and INFORMATIONAL in its scope. It is NOT a substitute for clinical assessment or treatment. It is suitable for both Adult Survivors and Clinicians. I am unable to advise you on your specific family situation. *READ FULL DISCLAIMER: https://www.scapegoatrecovery.com/youtube-disclaimer/*
✅ Check out more of my videos on FSA: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXSLEoZOeKOFj7AemJO8PwetRpDfxxyPX
💡DISCLAIMER TWO: Some of these links go to website and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
✅ *For media inquiries contact me at contact@scapegoatrecovery.com*
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🔥 COPYRIGHT NOTICE: My videos focus exclusively on understanding and recovering from what I named 'family scapegoating abuse' (FSA) during the course of my academic and clinical research. THESE VIDEOS ARE COPYRIGHTED AND CANNOT BE SAMPLED AND USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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🔴 NEED HELP NOW? Being scapegoating can be extremely traumatizing. If you feel in danger of harming yourself, this is a list of international hotlines where you can speak to someone: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ You might also find some appropriate resources here via this site for people struggling with complex trauma symptoms due to personality disordered parenting, etc. https://outofthefog.website/toolbox-1/2015/11/17/complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-c-ptsd
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