FALSE RELATIONSHIP NARRATIVES That Shape Our Reality |TOXIC FAMILY DYNAMICS
157False (toxic) narratives are often described as a form of cognitive failure -- especially when this is happening in a toxic family dynamic or relationship.
Not being able to be honest, open, and genuine is a problem. It's toxic.
False narratives create barriers in relationships, triggers anger in families, leads to years of generational trauma, can stir toxic family turmoil, and lead to a loss of relationship.
In this live chat, I discuss the psychology of false narratives.
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#trauma #tamarahilllpc #TOXICFAMILY
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DISCUSSED IN THIS CHAT:
0:00 Intro
9:44 skewed perception of reality types
9:57 cognitive dissonance/distortions/bias
10:36 CONFIRMATION BIAS
20:53 IDENTITY PROTECTION
24:21 Self-deception
25:50 SELF-PRESERVATION
29:18 proactive intergroup aggression
53:16 COMMON CHALLENGES WITH THESE PEOPLE
HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
*discussion in-between content
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Mentioned In The Live Chat (research & further information):
1. Hart, C.L., Curtis, D.A. & Terrizzi, J.A. Development and validation of the pathological lying inventory. Curr Psychol 43, 21218–21228 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-05900-1
2. A Diagnosis for People Who Can’t Stop Lying. (2023). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/202302/a-psychological-diagnosis-for-people-who-lie-about-everything
3. Birch, C. D., Kelln, B. R. C., & Aquino, E. P. B. (2006). A review and case report of pseudologia fantastica. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 17(2), 299–320. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789940500485128
4. Other Specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder. (n.d.). https://www.psychiatry.org/getmedia/2f985d86-684c-485f-b03d-b599180e3124/APA-DSM5TR-OtherSpecifiedSchizophrenia.pdf
5. What Is Proactive Aggression and Why Does It Occur? (2025, July 31). Biology Insights. https://biologyinsights.com/what-is-proactive-aggression-and-why-does-it-occur/
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