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Critical Research Findings That Affirm the Reality of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Survivors
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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 consolidate and present the key findings from FSA research studies to date conducted by…
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What Happens When We Weaponize the Term ‘Narcissist’
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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 quickly label those who cause them harm as narcissists. While this reaction may stem…
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Why Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Merits Global Attention
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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…
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Dirty Secrets: The Hidden Truth of Mobbing and Betrayal Trauma in Families That Scapegoat
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In the labyrinth of family dynamics lies a dark underbelly often veiled by the facade of harmony and love. Betrayal Trauma, Family Mobbing, and Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) are three interwoven phenomena that thrive in the shadows of familial relationships, leaving deep scars on the psyche of those ensnared within their grasp…
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Beautiful Scars: What the Art of Kintsugi Can Teach Us About Healing From Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA)
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The ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi beautifully illustrates the concept of embracing imperfections and turning brokenness into beauty. Versus feeling self-conscious or a sense of shame or inferiority as related to their intrapsychic wounds and scars, adult survivors of family scapegoating abuse (FSA) may benefit by re-envisioning their healing process from family trauma and…