Surviving Valentine's Day After Narcissistic Abuse
Valentine's Day is about love, and you are lovable. Date yourself, treat yourself how you want to be treated. It's your opportunity to really look within.
Valentine's Day, a day dedicated to love and affection, can be particularly tough for those recovering from narcissistic abuse. In this episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline Strawson dives into the emotional turmoil that this day can trigger and offers practical strategies to navigate it. Caroline, a best-selling author and award-winning Trauma Therapist & Coach, sheds light on how narcissists exploit special occasions to manipulate and control their victims.
She explains the tactics they might use and provides insights on how to recognize and resist these manipulations. Caroline also discusses the importance of self-care and self-love on Valentine's Day. She shares advice on how to protect yourself emotionally and mentally, turning the focus back on your own well-being. Through therapeutic tools like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Breath Work, and Positive Psychology, Caroline guides listeners from a state of post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth.
This episode is a lifeline for anyone who has endured narcissistic abuse and finds Valentine's Day particularly challenging. Caroline's empathetic approach and expert advice provide a roadmap for healing and self-empowerment. Tune in to learn how to reclaim this day for yourself and move forward in your recovery journey.