Category: FSA Recovery With Rebecca C. Mandeville
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Critical Research Findings That Affirm the Reality of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Survivors
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 consolidate and present the key findings from FSA research studies to date conducted by Family…
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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 studies over the past 15-plus years on the family systems phenomenon she named ‘Family Scapegoating…
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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 not included in the DSM-5. Malignant narcissism is characterized by a toxic blend of narcissistic,…
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The FSA Newsletter Is Moving to Substack! Enjoy Ad-Free Access, Subscriber Upgrades, and Community Features
Due to a technical glitch I have not been able to resolve, I am no longer able to email my articles out to subscribers from WordPress. My hope is that some of you will visit my blog and find my post to you here. If you’d like to receive all of my new content that…
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Why Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Merits Global Attention
In the intricate tapestry of family dynamics, there exists an overlooked, devastating phenomenon concealed in shadows – Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA). FSA is like a silent, insidious stalker that preys upon vulnerable family members, leaving deep scars that often go unnoticed and unrecognized. In this article, clinician and researcher Rebecca C. Mandeville addresses why FSA…