Are You Being Gaslighted?
Check for these telltale signs: 1. You constantly second-guess yourself. 2. You wonder, “Am I being too sensitive?” a dozen times a day. 3. You wonder frequently if you are a “good enough”...
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Psychoanalyst Robin Stern and Project Rebirth | Psychology Today | by Jennifer Haupt Life’s questions, big and small. Survivors of 9/11 talk about overcoming tragedy and grief. Published on September...
View ArticleSocial & Emotional Learning: What is it? How can we use it to help our children?
By Dr. Robin Stern, Ph.D Introduction What skills are the best predictors of academic and life success? Why is it that some children grow up to be fulfilled adults in challenging careers and satisfying...
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Over a decade ago, I wrote the book, The Gaslight Effect, for victims of hidden manipulation known as “gaslighting.” I had heard their stories in my private practice as a psychotherapist, but also from...
View ArticleHow to identify “The Gaslight Effect”
Do you often second guess yourself? Are you having trouble making simple decisions? Do you ask yourself ‘am I just too sensitive’ a dozen times a day? Do you sometimes feel confused and crazy at...
View ArticleRobin Stern Tackles Emotional Boundaries In The workplace
In a recent post about emotional boundaries in the workplace, I shared my thoughts and practical strategies on how to engage with co-workers.In our workplaces we tend to engage with people whose nature...
View ArticleIdentify “The Gaslight Effect” and Reclaim Your Reality
Recently, as I was giving a talk about gaslighting, many people in the audience had an “aha” experience – but then, when I said that there is good news about this destructive tango, suddenly they were...
View ArticleWhen a Desire for Self-Improvement Turns to Self-Sabotage
A couple of years ago, I was honored to be a guest on the Today Show for a special segment on gaslighting hosted by Maria Shriver. In preparing for the interview, I reflected on stories of gaslighting...
View ArticleAre You Being Gaslighted? What Are The Stages?
In my first blog about The Gaslight Effect and how to identify it, you learned that identifying this destructive pattern in your relationship can be changed. That being said, a reader asked me recently...
View ArticleEnvy: The Power Vacuum
Envy can strip us of our power in relationships if we let it. But, with the right skills, we can learn to let it go. As we approach a new school year, students are going to fill the campuses and...
View ArticleDr. Robin Stern Tackles Burnout
In a recent post, I shared my thoughts on emotions and burnout and practical strategies on how someone who is experiencing burnout can reframe their experiences and persevere through them. We all have...
View ArticleAre You Being Gaslighted? What Are The Stages?
In my first blog about The Gaslight Effect and how to identify it, you learned that identifying this destructive pattern in your relationship can be changed. That being said, a reader asked me recently...
View ArticleIdentify “The Gaslight Effect” And Reclaim Your Reality
Recently, as I was giving a talk about gaslighting, many people in the audience had an “aha” experience – but then, when I said that there is good news about this destructive tango, suddenly they were...
View ArticleRobin Stern Tackles Emotional Boundaries In The Workplace
In a recent post about emotional boundaries in the workplace, I shared my thoughts and practical strategies on how to engage with co-workers. In our workplaces we tend to engage with people whose...
View ArticleHow To Identify “The Gaslight Effect”
Do you often second guess yourself? Are you having trouble making simple decisions? Do you ask yourself ‘am I just too sensitive’ a dozen times a day? Do you sometimes feel confused and crazy at...
View ArticleWelcome To Our “The Gaslight Effect” Blog
Over a decade ago, I wrote the book, The Gaslight Effect, for victims of hidden manipulation known as “gaslighting.” I had heard their stories in my private practice as a psychotherapist, but also from...
View ArticleWhen A Desire For Self-Improvement Turns To Self-Sabotage
A couple of years ago, I was honored to be a guest on the Today Show for a special segment on gaslighting hosted by Maria Shriver. In preparing for the interview, I reflected on stories of gaslighting...
View ArticleThank you Angela Lansbury! How Gaslighting Became A Part Of Our Culture
In a recent post on Psychology Today, I paid tribute to Angela Lansbury as she inspired many of us over the years. People will remember Angela Lansbury for her many iconic roles, in Hollywood, on the...
View ArticleWhen It’s Gaslighting, and When It Really Isn’t: Story About Disagreement...
In a recent post about Gaslighting and the power of relationships, I reflected on how the term "gaslighting" had gained currency in the recent years. My book The Gaslight Effect, helped popularize the...
View ArticleInstitutional Gaslighting: When Power Is Misused
In a recent post on Psychology Today, I discussed the topic of "institutional gaslighting", while giving examples of power struggles and misuse of power from what we've seen in interviews with the...
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