About Brenda Stephens

Brenda Stephens, LPCC, LMHC, LPC: Brenda is a therapist, speaker, coach, and author working with survivors of narcissistic abuse for the past 16 years. We aim to help survivors heal, reclaim their lives, and learn how to avoid toxic relationships.

Finding Freedom: The Art of Letting Go of Toxic Relationships

Finding Freedom: The Art of Letting Go of Toxic Relationships The journey towards personal growth often involves the difficult decision to part ways with people who poison our well-being. Toxic relationships can drain us emotionally,

Nurturing Self-Esteem and Reducing Negative Self-Talk: A Vital Ingredient for a Fulfilling Life

Nurturing Self-Esteem and Reducing Negative Self-Talk: A Vital Ingredient for a Fulfilling Life Self-esteem is the mirror through which we view ourselves - not just superficially, but deep down at our core. It reflects our

By |2024-04-01T19:52:24+00:00April 1st, 2024|Abuse, Nurturing Self-Esteem, Therapy|0 Comments

The Complex Web of Attachment and Relationships with a Narcissist

The Complex Web of Attachment and Relationships with a Narcissist Relationships are the bedrock of emotional well-being, but what happens when the bedrock is a quagmire, particularly when one is entangled with a narcissist? To

By |2024-03-16T02:53:42+00:00March 16th, 2024|Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Therapy|0 Comments

How Childhood People-Pleasing Behaviors Impact Parenting: Exploring the Influence of Narcissistic Upbringing

People-pleasing behaviors learned in childhood, especially as a child of a narcissistic parent, can influence how one parents their own children. Children of narcissists often learn to suppress their own needs and desires to cater

By |2024-03-03T22:19:28+00:00March 3rd, 2024|Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Therapy|0 Comments

Empty Nest Syndrome and the Shadow of Narcissistic Upbringing

Empty Nest Syndrome and the Shadow of Narcissistic Upbringing Understanding the Double-Edged Struggle for Mothers The transition to an empty nest can be a poignant milestone for any parent. It's that point in life when

By |2024-02-24T15:12:33+00:00February 24th, 2024|Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Therapy, Toxic Shame|0 Comments

Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse: Reclaiming Your Identity with Professional Guidance for Recovery

Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse: Reclaiming Your Identity with Professional Guidance for Recovery   Introduction Narcissistic abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that can leave lasting scars on a person's self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being.

By |2023-09-23T00:47:42+00:00September 21st, 2023|Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Therapy, Toxic Shame|0 Comments

Feel Like You Are Addicted to Your Narcissist? This Might Explain Why

The inconsistent behaviors of a toxic relationship produce a potent cocktail of addictive hormones. Oxytocin (AKA the “Love” hormone) is the bonding hormone released during cuddling, hugging, sex, massage, and other forms of touch. Dopamine

By |2023-01-13T23:28:53+00:00January 13th, 2023|Education, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Shame|0 Comments

Our Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse (SoNA) Support Group

Our Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse (SoNA) Support Group So many of us have had the experience of no one seeing the whole picture of our experience in our relationship with a narcissist. Because people

By |2023-01-19T21:26:44+00:00February 13th, 2022|Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Support Group, Toxic Shame|0 Comments
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