Zita

Author's details

Date registered: September 29, 2011
URL: http://blog.soundsoulcounseling.com

Biography

I am an MA psychotherapist in private practice. My goal with this blog to help you solving your everyday emotional difficulties with the help of my psychological knowledge and experience.

Latest posts

  1. Three Essentials to Back Off Manipulators — April 30, 2013
  2. I should have said “NO” but I couldn’t. Have I been manipulated? — April 9, 2013
  3. Manipulation Games 9: Intentional Misinterpretation — March 20, 2013
  4. Manipulation Games 8: Best Defense Is Offense — February 25, 2013
  5. Manipulation Games 7: Projection — February 4, 2013

Author's posts listings

Apr 30

Three Essentials to Back Off Manipulators

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Communication, Emotional Manipulation, Psychology, Relationship, Self Esteem

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back off bears

Understand how manipulation works on you! Don’t let yourself pulled by imposed guilt, shame or anxiety! Be crystal clear about what you want and stand up for it firmly!   Our everyday life is full of manipulation whether we are aware of it or not. Some salesman on the doorway, some doctors, some teachers, some …

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Apr 09

I should have said “NO” but I couldn’t. Have I been manipulated?

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Communication, Emotional Manipulation, Psychology, Relationship

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How can they manipulate me to say yes when I want to say no?

What is Emotional Manipulation and how does it work? How many times have I felt that way and how often have I heard this sigh coming from others before I began to deal with Emotional Manipulation? Weeding out manipulative attempts from straightforward communication or rightful influence is not always an easy ride.   Cloud of …

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Mar 20

Manipulation Games 9: Intentional Misinterpretation

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Communication, Emotional Manipulation, Psychology

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intentional misinterpreter

In this manipulation game the manipulator purposefully mis-interprets the meaning of words, sentences, whole scenes or the  motivation and intention Ken got to the end of his wits with his stepdaughter. He tried everything he could to influence her in a good way, though he felt he failed: bad grades, lies, big troubles in every …

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Feb 25

Manipulation Games 8: Best Defense Is Offense

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Communication, Emotional Manipulation, Parenting, Psychology, Relationship

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Best defense is offense

In this manipulation game the manipulator wards off confrontation with attack   Brianna came home from the party late at night, way later than it was agreed upon. Her mother was relieved when she returned home and consequently postponed the confrontation for a day later. The next day she reprimanded her for being late. This …

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