Is there someone in your life who uses guilt to try to get you to do what they want you to do? Or have you ever been on the receiving end of flattery where someone says all these amazing things about you, but then expects something from you?
These are both examples of emotional manipulation tactics.
In this episode, I'm talking about the most commonly used manipulation tactics to help you recognize them + understand why you might be falling victim to this kind of dysfunctional behavior.
Inside this week’s guide, I’m giving you some clarifying questions to help you uncover your manipulation blueprint plus some language to help you be more assertive with your boundaries. You can download it here: https://www.terricole.com/common-manipulation-tactics-guide/
*Time Stamps*
0:00 - Introduction
2:35 - What is emotional manipulation?
3:35 - Unearned closeness (love bombing)
4:58 - Lying and gaslighting
6:13 - Faux concern
7:33 - Guilt-tripping
9:10 - False flattery
11:47 - Projection
15:00 - Healthy vs unhealthy relationships
15:52 - Setting boundaries
*Related Videos*
https://youtu.be/K4lf--Y34xw - Spot Emotional Manipulation - A Narcissist's Favorite Tool
https://youtu.be/fz9owuVN49k - How to Avoid Covert Manipulation + Control
https://youtu.be/Rnjr10b-UZU - Stop Being Manipulated NOW! (For Empaths + Nice People)
https://youtu.be/w6KBz4cXI_c - What is Gaslighting? How to Avoid Mental Manipulation and Emotional Abuse
*About Terri Cole*
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/
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