Posts by Joshua Nichols
Vulnerability Exploitation: Twelve Typologies of Gaslighting Found in Committed Couple Relationships
At this juncture in our culture, most of us know the general concept of gaslighting. For those of you that are doubting your recollection, allow me to jog your memory. Gaslighting is phenomenon where one particular party (i.e., the gaslighter) mischievously attempts to cause another party (i.e., the discerning party), usually someone with whom they are intimately connected to some degree, to question or doubt their own sanity or perceptions of reality.
Read MoreGaslighting: The Word of the Year
My first response in learning that Merriam-Webster chose this word as their 2022 Word of the Year was “less than surprised.” I thought, “Hmmm. I can see that.” After all, it was constantly being used in media coverage of politics, but it has also been a phenomenon that many mental health professionals have focused on in their writings and media posts.
Read MoreA New Approach to a New Year
Very rarely have I heard a story of someone successfully sticking with their New Year’s resolutions. I have heard plenty of stories of people not making it through January before calling a quits. It seems to me that more and more people are abandoning this age old tradition in its entirety simply…
Read MoreManaging Your Superpower [Part 2]: What Recovering Sex Addicts Can Learn from Mister Rogers
I don’t know about you, but I am fascinated by Fred Rogers! Something you may or may not find odd about my fascination is that until recently I only knew…
Read MoreManaging Your Superpower [Part 1]: What Mister Rogers Has in Common with Sex Addicts
“Anything that is human is mentionable; and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” Fred Rogers I have a confession to make – although I am very familiar with…
Read MoreIt Looks Like “Gaslighting,” but It’s NOT: Introducing Reflection Aggression.
If you are someone who finds value in educating yourself on mental health and relational issues, then you have likely heard of the phenomenon commonly referred to as “gaslighting.” Cleverly…
Read MoreWhat Is Transitional Distrust in Betrayal Trauma Recovery?
Many of our clients have reported that the pain stemming from a betrayal trauma is one they wouldn’t wish upon their worst enemy. For those who have experienced this type…
Read MoreWhat Is Gaslighting? Spoiler: It’s Crazy-Making!!
Have you ever heard someone tell another, “Stop gaslighting me!”? Or, maybe you were having a conversation with friends when one of them happened to mention how their ex-spouse would…
Read MoreHow to Ruin the Holidays without Even Trying!
The holiday season, for many, is a time of the year we look forward to so we can take a few days off of work and simply relax! Ahem! Yeah…
Read MoreUn-Masking America: Why Our Culture Needs Halloween
That time of the year had rolled around once again. It’s a time where homes are transformed into haunted houses, grocery stores stock up on pumpkins of all shapes and…
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