Betrayal is at the heart of being scapegoated. Betrayal is the constant in all the examples shared in this article. When exploring our scapegoating histories we see that our trauma doesn’t just come from the hurtful actions, the cruel words, the painful neglect and humiliations, or the psychological wounds wielded out by family members. Our trauma extends beyond tangible incidents: It permeates our psyches and our physiology…
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Scapegoating as Family Betrayal (Video)
Posted on Author Rebecca C. Mandeville, MAPosted in Betrayal Trauma, scapegoat, Scapegoat Child Experiences, Uncategorized2 Replies
Abuse of any type can result in the victim experiencing complex trauma and betrayal trauma, which can in turn lead to dissociation….
Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) as Psychological Trauma
As we learn more about Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), it becomes increasingly clear that family scapegoating abuse (FSA) can lead to the development of C-PTSD symptoms, which are often misdiagnosed and mislabelled by Mental Health Professionals if and when the FSA adult survivor seeks therapeutic treatment and support.
Divorcing a Covert Abuser: When Your Family Sides With Your Ex
Posted on Author Rebecca C. Mandeville, MAPosted in Betrayal Trauma, Covert Abuse, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Uncategorized19 Replies
Few things are more heart-wrenching to me as a Mental Health practitioner than when I see a client being scapegoated, betrayed, and abandoned by their family-of-origin – and even some friends – when divorcing a spouse that engages in covert abuse…