Tag: triangulation

Watch “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY MIND IN MY FAMILY?” | Mental Tricks & Defenses | Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

Watch “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY MIND IN MY FAMILY?” | Mental Tricks & Defenses | Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

Sometimes it is difficult to understand family who triangulate, manipulate, and intentionally attempt to harm other family members. Because of this you may engage in a variety of “defense mechanisms” or “mental tricks” to help you either deny what is going on or cope with 

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Watch “HOW TO SPOT MANIPULATION IN YOUR FAMILY| Basics of TRIANGULATION |Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

Watch “HOW TO SPOT MANIPULATION IN YOUR FAMILY| Basics of TRIANGULATION |Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

Triangulation is the act of manipulating people in a situation — sometimes behind the back of someone else — to achieve an ultimate goal. That ultimate goal may be to control, deceive, or harm in some way. Triangulation can be intentional and unintentional. When triangulation 

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Watch “Two Ways To Understand Toxic Cycles That Cause Generational Trauma | Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

Watch “Two Ways To Understand Toxic Cycles That Cause Generational Trauma | Psychotherapy Crash Course” on YouTube

In today’s video, I will be discussing triangulation and the two kinds of triangulation I have observed in clinical settings and in private practice. I also walk you through completing the drama triangle for yourself.

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Triangulation: 5 Ways To Handle Family This Holiday

Triangulation: 5 Ways To Handle Family This Holiday

Triangulation is the involvement of 3 people in a triangle of confusion. Are you excited about spending time with family this Christmas and New Years? For most people, the holidays is a great time to show your loved ones just how much you love them. 

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Manipulation Tactics: 2 Triangulating Tactics Controllers Use

Manipulation Tactics: 2 Triangulating Tactics Controllers Use

Have you ever heard of the term “triangulate” or “triangulation?” It’s a term that refers to the act of confusing a situation in such a way that 3 or more people are fighting against each other. A classic example of this is when your son or daughter runs to dad to ask for something that the mother has already told the child she/he could not have. It’s a phenomenon that keeps many of us struck.

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