Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance with Dr Peter Salerno

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Dr Peter Salerno discusses the effects of narcissistic abuse and the concept of traumatic cognitive dissonance.

Send us Fan Mail Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance with Dr Peter Salerno Why does narcissistic abuse leave you feeling confused, stuck, and disconnected from your own reality? In this in-depth conversation, Dr Peter Salerno, retired licensed psychotherapist and clinical psychologist, explains traumatic cognitive dissonance, a psychological state that develops through intentional manipulation, coercive control, and pathological abuse. This episode explores how narcissistic relationships distor...

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Host: Darren F Magee

Guest: Dr Peter Salerno

Topics covered

• traumatic cognitive dissonance
• narcissistic abuse
• psychological manipulation
• coercive control
• mental health

Keywords

• narcissistic relationships
• psychotherapy
• clinical psychology
• emotional manipulation
• mental health awareness

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