I write about the insidious systemic phenomenon I named ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA). My book “Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed” is available internationally via this secure Universal Book Link.
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The field of trauma and family systems theory has reached a critical inflection point, which has in part been driven by the quantitative evidence emerging on the insidious systemic phenomenon I named Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA). This post serves to…
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Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Education Has Moved to Substack!
Hi everyone, It’s been a long time since I’ve written to you from this Scapegoat Recovery WordPress site. Last year, my entire Subscriber list disappeared from my WordPress site – This was related to a plugin I was using at…
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First Peer-Reviewed Quantitative Research Study Published on Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA)
The first peer-reviewed quantitative research study on Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) will soon be published – Rebecca C Mandeville will be named as co-author / affiliate on this publication. The study was based on her original research tools that she developed when conducting qualitative…
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What Happens When We Weaponize the Term ‘Narcissist’
Navigating life after abuse can be a minefield for adult survivors, where every hurtful encounter might trigger memories of past trauma. In recent years, there’s been a notable trend among survivors engaging on social media and online support forums to…
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FSA and Malignant Narcissism: Impact and Recovery Strategies
Surviving Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) can leave lasting scars on individuals, impacting their mental and emotional well-being for years to come. At the heart of certain (not all) FSA dynamics lies the phenomenon of malignant narcissism, a complex personality disorder…
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