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Can a Manipulator Be Helped? A Couples Therapist Pushes Back
Is every manipulator a narcissist? Is every narcissist a manipulator? Dr. Dennis Becker puts those questions to Dr. David Helfand, a psychologist who runs intensive retreats for couples on the edge of divorce. Robin Golinski is out this week, and the conversation still has plenty of friction.
Dr. Helfand describes narcissism as “someone self-serving due to attachment injury.” In his view, much of the manipulation he sees comes from unmet needs, not malice. Dennis holds the Outwitting the Manipulator line: a manipulator acts with nefarious intent, wants control, and doesn’t care what it costs…
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