by Kate Munden | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Self Help, Trauma
Some wounds are invisible yet lifelong. The silent treatment—when a parent or caregiver repeatedly withdraws communication, warmth, or presence to punish or control—can fracture a child’s sense of self at its very core. This isn’t healthy space-taking; it’s relational... 
by Kate Munden | Jun 13, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Trauma
The body’s role in trauma bonding If you’ve ever found yourself lost in a toxic relationship—knowing it’s harmful but feeling unable to leave—you’re not weak or foolish. You’re chemically hooked. Targets often lose their deep inner knowing and true sense... 
by Kate Munden | Apr 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Self Help, Stress, Trauma
Holidays are meant to be times of connection, fun, and rest. But if you’re dealing with a covert narcissist in your life—whether it’s a partner, parent, ex, sibling or in-law—you may notice that these times often become filled with tension, manipulation, or... 
by Kate Munden | Feb 10, 2025 | Anxiety, Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Trauma Release Exercises - TRE, Treatment Areas
The Journey Back to You Narcissistic abuse leaves wounds that don’t show on the surface, but they feel heavy and run deep. It strips you of your sense of self, leaves you questioning your own worth, and makes you feel like a stranger in your own life. The confusion,... 
by Kate Munden | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma, Treatment Areas
The Grey Rock Method involves making yourself as uninteresting and emotionally unresponsive to the narcissist as possible. By denying them the emotional reactions they crave, you rob them of the power they hold over your mood and energy. However, the grey rock method... 
by Kate Munden | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Narcissistic Abuse, Self Help, Trauma, Treatment Areas
Realising that there may be a covert narcissist in the family is a deeply unsettling experience. It challenges your perceptions of love, connection, and loyalty. Unlike the overt narcissist, who thrives on being the centre of attention and exudes grandiosity, the...
