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How to Spot a Narcissist: Vague Language and Lots of It

by Harper West | Oct 18, 2019 | Other-Blamer, Uncategorized

When I first meet with a new patient to do an assessment, one of the things I watch for is the way they speak about subjects. Specifically, I listen for how specific they are. (Couldn’t help myself!)  There are many reasons for this, as it can indicate problems...

The Spider and the Blame-Shifter or: How to Spot a Narcissist

by Harper West | Jun 22, 2019 | Other-Blamer

I was recently reminded of an incident involving a spider that provides instructive wisdom on how to spot a narcissist, or what I call an Other-blamer. (Names are changed to protect the guilty parties.) A number of years ago a friend, Patty, called to ask if her...
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