Alisa StampsDec 19, 20203 minTattoos and the Body ConnectionI’ve gotten quite a few new tattoos during this quarantine. And when I say quite a few, I actually mean three. What is this about? I have...
Alisa StampsNov 9, 20202 minThe Magnetic Pull of the NarcissistI think it happened again. I didn’t even see it coming, or maybe I did and just didn’t want to acknowledge that. It was a great, life-cha...
Alisa StampsSep 28, 20204 minDear Therapist: Answering the Questions You May Have Been Afraid to Ask…I’m finding myself without many of my own words right now. Maybe it’s because I talk all day long or maybe it’s because words in this wor...
Alisa StampsJul 8, 20202 minI Am So (fill in the blank)!I am mad. No. Not strong enough. I am enraged. I am disgusted, disheartened, and beyond frustrated. I am losing/have lost faith. I am fee...
Alisa StampsJun 8, 20202 minListening and the Importance of DialogueIt wasn’t until I read Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire that I had even thought about the idea of listening and dialogue. It was...
Alisa StampsApr 10, 20203 minWhen Do We Get to be the Heroes?I’m finding something interesting in this time of the pandemic that I’m noticing is similar to other times of crisis. We need heroes. We ...
Alisa StampsMar 15, 20202 minShout Out to the Germaphobes: The Professional Coronavirus Avoiders!I don’t know how adult children of narcissists are feeling about this virus, but I wanted to take a moment to focus on another group of f...
Alisa StampsFeb 15, 20202 minTransitions—the Sticky MiddleTransitions. That time in between from one thing to another. The grey area. The holding pattern. Dare we also say, that time in the middl...
Alisa StampsDec 31, 20193 minThe Anti-Resolution and Other ThoughtsThis is my first blog post in which I am venturing away from the theme of “narcissism”. Though who knows, there may end up being a touch ...
Alisa StampsNov 19, 20195 min“Shoulds”: The Love Language of the NarcissistIn Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, he outlines the ways that individuals ...
Alisa StampsOct 31, 20193 minBoundaries: A Narcissist's Scorched Earth“Scorched Earth is a military strategy used by a people when the enemy is advancing on their territory. Anything of use to the enemy such...
Alisa StampsOct 2, 20193 minGaslighting: The Artistry of a Narcissist9/30/2019 Alisa Stamps, MSS, LCSW 📷Have you ever been in a situation where you just can’t seem to remember exactly how the events played...
Alisa StampsAug 22, 20193 minNarcissists and Shame: A Grandiose Relationship Alisa Stamps, MSS, LCSW 📷In my last blog post, I mentioned that we would continue to address such questions as, “Are you wondering if y...
Alisa StampsJul 21, 20193 minReflections: Images of a Narcissist7/14/2019 0 Comments Alisa Stamps, MSS, LCSW Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see your smile, your shining eyes, the i...