I’ve noticed within the Mental Health field that the scapegoating of a child or adult child is frequently referred to as a form of ‘verbal abuse’, which I find concerning and somewhat misleading, given that FSA is driven by psycho-emotional, systemic processes in dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems, hence it can be covert, insidious and subtle…
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Key Findings From My Recent FSA Survey (2023)
As some of you participated in my first FSA Resesarch Survey of 2023, I am sharing a short video that focuses on a few key findings resulting from this survey.
Take the NEW FSA Survey (2023)
Posted on Author Rebecca C. Mandeville, MAPosted in FSA Research, Scapegoat Survey 2023, Uncategorized3 Replies
New Scapegoat Survey: I’m excited to announce that I am now conducting research for my next book. You are invited to take this anonymous survey.
June 2023 Newsletter – FSA Education
Posted on Author Rebecca C. Mandeville, MAPosted in News and Updates, scapegoat healing, Scapegoat Trauma, Uncategorized1 Reply
Dr. Erin Watson, wrote an excellent article I’d like to pass along to you, with her permission. In this article, Dr. Watson addresses a question that both she and I are asked frequently by new FSA adult survivor clients: “How long before I am healed?”
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….