Spotting Safe People: Key Traits for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
Studies show that in the workplace, psychological safety is vital to success, but this is equally true in personal relationships, because when you're trying to recover from a traumatic experience like narcissistic abuse, it's very important that you're discerning and choose psychologically safe people and spaces.
What makes someone truly safe to be around, especially when you're recovering from narcissistic abuse? In this episode of 'Narcissistic Abuse Rehab', host Manya Wakefield breaks down the essential traits of psychologically safe individuals. Drawing from the concept of psychological safety coined by Harvard's Amy Edmondson, Manya applies these principles to personal relationships, offering a lifeline for survivors navigating their healing journey. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who foster vulnerability, self-awareness, and active listening.
These are the folks who won’t shame, minimize, or re-traumatize you. Instead, they provide the fertile ground for your emotional recovery. Manya also highlights the significance of discernment in choosing who to invest your emotional energy in and which environments to engage with. By identifying these safe spaces and people, survivors can pave the way for profound healing and better health outcomes.
Tune in to learn how to recognize these key traits and take a crucial step towards reclaiming your life from the shadows of narcissistic abuse.