What is DARVO in Narcissism ? | Dr. David Hawkins

DARVO is an acronym coined by Dr. Freyd that stands for Defend, Attack, Reverse-Attack, Offend. This is one of the hallmarks of a narcissistic and emotionally abusive individual and is the first red flag to watch out for. DARVO is how people who are extremely defensive and out of touch with themselves and their true feelings react when issues or concerns that involve them arise. Healthy individuals on the other hand, will hold space and listen to the concern that is being brought up, they will attune and empathize, and finally they can take ownership of their behaviors and shift course as necessary. Narcissistic and emotionally abusive individuals cannot do any of these things and their automatic response is to DARVO. Tune in to find out what you should do when you recognize someone using this tactic against you.

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The internet is inundated with hyperbole and misinformation about narcissism, leaving many people confused and hopeless. Get the facts about narcissism and emotional abuse from someone who has been researching, writing about and treating narcissism and emotional abuse for over a decade.

Dr. Hawkins is a best-selling author and clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience helping people break unhealthy patterns and build healthier relationships. He is the founder and director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute which offers education, training and counseling for people who want to break free of, and heal from, emotional abuse.

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