Mastering Communication with Narcissists: Top Tips from Allison K. Dagney
Episode Overview
Use the BIF method: Be Brief, Informative, and Firm. Non-verbal communication can be powerful - sometimes no response is best. Keep your emotions in check to avoid giving away your power. Avoid sharing unnecessary details that could be used against you. Take your time to respond thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.
Remember, no response is a response. It still sends a message.
Communicating with a narcissist can feel like navigating a minefield, but Allison K. Dagney is here to offer some guidance. In this episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, Allison, a best-selling author and certified Rapid Reprogramming™ Coach, shares her top tips for handling these tricky interactions. Drawing from her own experience of over 20 years of emotional abuse, she provides practical advice on how to communicate effectively with narcissists, whether they're ex-partners, family members, or colleagues.
Allison breaks down the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication and stresses that sometimes, no response is the best response. She introduces the BIF method - being Brief, Informative, and Firm - as a strategy to keep conversations short and to the point. By keeping your emotions in check and avoiding unnecessary details, you can prevent narcissists from using your words against you. Allison's insights are not only practical but also empowering for anyone dealing with a narcissist.
If you're looking for ways to reduce stress and maintain your peace while communicating with a narcissist, this episode is a must-listen.