Katherine Ripley, LCSW | Somatic therapist in New York City on Instagram: "This came across my feed recently and I couldn’t help but respond to it."
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Katherine Ripley, LCSW | Somatic therapist in New York City on Instagram: "This came across my feed recently and I couldn’t help but respond to it."
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Sherry Gaba, LCSW, codependency and toxic relationship expert on Instagram: "Codependents often live in a hope cycle because early trauma trained your nervous system to equate love with emotional ups and downs. When caregiving was inconsistent, warm one moment, withdrawn or critical the next, you learned to stay hyper-attuned and hopeful, waiting for the “good version” to return. That intermittent relief wired the brain to bond through longing rather than safety, so in adulthood the nervous syst
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Sherry Gaba, LCSW, codependency and toxic relationship expert on Instagram: "Codependents often live in a hope cycle because early trauma trained your nervous system to equate love with emotional ups and downs. When caregiving was inconsistent, warm one moment, withdrawn or critical the next, you learned to stay hyper-attuned and hopeful, waiting for the “good version” to return. That intermittent relief wired the brain to bond through longing rather than safety, so in adulthood the nervous syst
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Sarah Hammill, LCSW | Trauma Therapist on Instagram: "The perils of aging… #beforeandafter #haircoloring #gab"
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Sarah Hammill, LCSW | Trauma Therapist on Instagram: "The perils of aging… #beforeandafter #haircoloring #gab"
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Heather Watts, LCSW on Instagram: "Struggling with narcissistic in-laws? It’s emotionally draining, boundary-breaking, and can make family gatherings feel like a battlefield. You’re not crazy — you’re navigating real dynamics. Follow me @heather_watts_therapy for more support. Check the link in my bio for practical steps on working with toxic in-laws. Speaker credit: Dr. Ramani Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnLgwUQpXfc&list=PLG1WzYaHQeh7PYt_7BlmT6EKOQHqOee_z&index=10
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Heather Watts, LCSW on Instagram: "Struggling with narcissistic in-laws? It’s emotionally draining, boundary-breaking, and can make family gatherings feel like a battlefield. You’re not crazy — you’re navigating real dynamics. Follow me @heather_watts_therapy for more support. Check the link in my bio for practical steps on working with toxic in-laws. Speaker credit: Dr. Ramani Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnLgwUQpXfc&list=PLG1WzYaHQeh7PYt_7BlmT6EKOQHqOee_z&index=10
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Heather Watts, LCSW on Instagram: "When you choose a partner your family doesn’t like, their response tells you everything. Healthy family members may feel disappointed — but they respect your autonomy, stay curious, and keep connection intact. Toxic family members shame, guilt, triangulate, or try to control your choice — teaching you that love is conditional. In this video, we break down the difference so you can spot emotional safety vs emotional manipulation — and protect your peace. If this
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Heather Watts, LCSW on Instagram: "When you choose a partner your family doesn’t like, their response tells you everything. Healthy family members may feel disappointed — but they respect your autonomy, stay curious, and keep connection intact. Toxic family members shame, guilt, triangulate, or try to control your choice — teaching you that love is conditional. In this video, we break down the difference so you can spot emotional safety vs emotional manipulation — and protect your peace. If this
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Jaime Castillo, LCSW - EMDR Therapist & Consultant on Instagram: "how do u think i got so good at reading people’s emotional states? 😎"
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Jaime Castillo, LCSW - EMDR Therapist & Consultant on Instagram: "how do u think i got so good at reading people’s emotional states? 😎"
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Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW on Instagram: "Grief is a healthy response to loss. Despair is the loss of hope that anything can change. Grief says: This hurts because it mattered. Despair says: Nothing matters anymore. Grief has movement — even when it’s heavy. It longs. It aches. It remembers. Despair is collapse. It feels frozen. Flat. Helpless. It whispers, What’s the point? Grief connects us to what we’ve loved. Despair disconnects us from ourselves, from each other, from possibility. And
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Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW on Instagram: "Grief is a healthy response to loss. Despair is the loss of hope that anything can change. Grief says: This hurts because it mattered. Despair says: Nothing matters anymore. Grief has movement — even when it’s heavy. It longs. It aches. It remembers. Despair is collapse. It feels frozen. Flat. Helpless. It whispers, What’s the point? Grief connects us to what we’ve loved. Despair disconnects us from ourselves, from each other, from possibility. And
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Sarah Hammill, LCSW | Trauma Therapist on Instagram: "Someone call CPS. #cathumor #feralcst #rescuecat #catmeme"
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Zelina Chinwoh, MSW, LCSW | Psychotherapist on Instagram: "Signs of the Flying Monkey in a Dysfunctional Narcissistic Family: Isolate The Scapegoat /Blacksheep From Others In The Family #motivational #dysfunctionalfamily #blacksheep #blacksheepofthefamily"
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Cassie Krajewski, LCSW | Trauma • Body Liberation • Embodiment | Some adult children of dysfunctional families learned that having needs could threaten connection. Maybe your feelings overwhelmed the... | Instagram
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Planting Seeds Counseling Services, LLC on Instagram: "Let’s honor Black History Month by listening, learning, and staying accountable! … #blackhistorymonth #culturalhumility #bhm #whitefragility #njtherapist"
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Keller Cosimano | Anxiety + Overthinking Therapist VA & FL on Instagram: "Yep!! Who has ever heard of high- functioning anxiety?? High-functioning anxiety is when you look like you have it all together on the outside—successful, responsible, on top of things—but inside, you’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing yourself, and feeling on edge. It might look like: • Always being busy because slowing down feels uncomfortable • Over-preparing for everything just to avoid messing up • People-ple
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Kayleigh Summers LCSW, PMH-C | Birth Trauma Therapist on Instagram: "Of course, this will look different for everyone. Not everyone has the same experience of parenthood. Not everyone has the same privileges, such as an involved partner and involved grandparents. Children all have different levels of need. Those things all contribute to our experience of parenting. This does not mean having only one child is easy or doesn’t bring it’s own challenges, but 6.5 years out and I am surprised by how m
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Heather Watts, LCSW on Instagram: "Narcissists often rely on blame shifting as their main tool—turning accountability into accusation and making you feel responsible for what they did. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation confused, guilty, or questioning yourself, this is likely why. Speaker credit: Dr. Ramani Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/kS43xqxvdds?si=x_DljHmhqQOQLkMW Follow for more: @heather_watts_therapy Additional resources in my bio link #narcissisticabuse #gaslig
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Zelina Chinwoh, MSW, LCSW | Psychotherapist on Instagram: "When You Go No Contact, The Dominant Narcissist Often Organizes Behind-The-Scenes Meetings To Get Others To Question Your Decision #mentalhealth #motivational #inspirational #healingjourney"
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Zelina Chinwoh, MSW, LCSW | Psychotherapist on Instagram: "This Is One Of The “Control Based Fear Tactic” A Narcissistic Parent Will Do Toward The Scapegoat/Blacksheep In The Family #blacksheep #scapegoat #dysfunctionalfamily #motivational #narcissisticparent"
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Katie Pankonin | LCSW | Therapist on Instagram: "I am the queen of “I’m doing so good, how are you?” When really doing VERY BAD. #therapysession #therapy #therapistthoughts #therapist #lcsw"
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liz, lcsw, licsw | chill therapist, queer therapy on Instagram: "before everyone jumps down my throat, i only offer this type of support if a client brings it up first, wants more tangible support, and I never tell them what to do! ——— disclaimer: this account is for educational & entertainment purposes only. engaging with this account is not therapy, and nothing stated here should be taken as professional advice or as a replacement for therapy. content here may or may not apply to you. please r
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Zelina Chinwoh, MSW, LCSW | Psychotherapist on Instagram: "Most Children With Narcissistic Parents Struggle To Set “Healthy Boundaries”Due To Years Of Control #trending #motivational #parenting"
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Johanna Kulp, MSW LCSW on Instagram: "Hot tip when your kid makes a negative body comment 👇 Skip the knee-jerk “you’re not fat!” Instead, use VIR: • Validate — let them know you hear them • Inquire — get curious about where that belief came from • Refute & Reinforce — challenge the idea that their body is “bad” and reinforce that bodies come in all shapes and sizes This isn’t just about connection—it’s about modeling how to slow down, get curious, and do their own inquiry work when these though
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