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Alisa Stamps, MSS, LCSW
Therapy for Adult Children of Narcissists, Religious and Cult Abuse, and Disordered Eating
*Author of The Gaslighting Recovery Journal*
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Someone Else’s Story
I often get this visual in my head when speaking to clients about their inner child parts. The visual is of an adult with it’s back...
Alisa Stamps
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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Separation-Individuation for Soon to be Empty Nesters (as seen in: Jennifer Magazine)
I’m already feeling it. I was sitting in my car the other day and “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” by John Lennon came on the radio—yes, I...
Alisa Stamps
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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Gaslighting: America’s New “It” Word
If I had a nickel for every time I heard or said the word “gaslighting”, I’d be a very rich therapist. Merriam Webster must have felt...
Alisa Stamps
Dec 18, 20222 min read
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What Happened to July 4th?
July 4th used to be my favorite holiday. Fireflies. Fireworks. Good food. The best part of the magic of summer, all rolled into one...
Alisa Stamps
Jul 4, 20223 min read
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Embracing the Hygge
It’s a hygge sort-of day here in the chilly Northeast. Don’t know what hygge is or means? That’s okay, we’ll get to the definition and...
Alisa Stamps
Feb 28, 20223 min read
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Happy Holidays! As we close yet another year during these trying times, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have...
Alisa Stamps
Dec 5, 20211 min read
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Loki: And Other Marvels
I’m going to be honest. I am not really a fan of Marvel movies. I became, how shall I put this, a fan by association during Covid because...
Alisa Stamps
Jul 3, 20213 min read
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How Does One “Settle”?
I know that it’s been a minute since I’ve written a blog post. I could say that it’s because I’ve been busy writing and editing my book...
Alisa Stamps
Apr 3, 20213 min read
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Tattoos and the Body Connection
I’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...
Alisa Stamps
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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The Magnetic Pull of the Narcissist
I 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,...
Alisa Stamps
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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Dear 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...
Alisa Stamps
Sep 27, 20204 min read
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I 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...
Alisa Stamps
Jul 8, 20202 min read
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Listening and the Importance of Dialogue
It 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 Stamps
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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When 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 Stamps
Apr 10, 20203 min read
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Shout 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...
Alisa Stamps
Mar 15, 20202 min read
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Transitions—the Sticky Middle
Transitions. That time in between from one thing to another. The grey area. The holding pattern. Dare we also say, that time in the...
Alisa Stamps
Feb 15, 20202 min read
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The Anti-Resolution and Other Thoughts
This 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 Stamps
Dec 31, 20193 min read
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“Shoulds”: The Love Language of the Narcissist
In Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, he outlines the ways that individuals...
Alisa Stamps
Nov 18, 20195 min read
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Boundaries: 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 Stamps
Oct 30, 20193 min read
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Gaslighting: The Artistry of a Narcissist
9/30/2019 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 Stamps
Oct 1, 20193 min read
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