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Overcoming Weaponized Therapy Jargon in Relationships
Manage episode 378330250 series 3325567
Maybe you’ve heard terms such as "narcissist", "gaslighting", and "toxic" in your own relationship, or when scrolling social media. These terms are overused and even weaponized leading to a breakdown in communication which is why we’re exploring the misuse of therapy jargon, differentiating between casual use and actual diagnostic criteria.
You’ll hear
- How certain terms, such as "narcissist," are often weaponized in relationships, leading to unproductive conflicts
- The nuances of trauma and triggers
- How to communicate boundaries without sounding like an ultimatum
- What alternative Melisa would use for “gaslighting”
We’d love to chat with you more about this topic over on Instagram @Queer_Relationships_Queer_Joy
104 episodes
Manage episode 378330250 series 3325567
Maybe you’ve heard terms such as "narcissist", "gaslighting", and "toxic" in your own relationship, or when scrolling social media. These terms are overused and even weaponized leading to a breakdown in communication which is why we’re exploring the misuse of therapy jargon, differentiating between casual use and actual diagnostic criteria.
You’ll hear
- How certain terms, such as "narcissist," are often weaponized in relationships, leading to unproductive conflicts
- The nuances of trauma and triggers
- How to communicate boundaries without sounding like an ultimatum
- What alternative Melisa would use for “gaslighting”
We’d love to chat with you more about this topic over on Instagram @Queer_Relationships_Queer_Joy
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