In this episode, Dr. K explores the disturbing trend of weaponized therapy speak, where psychological language is used to manipulate others, dodge accountability, and exclude people from social groups,. He breaks down the "DARVO" framework and explains how people with "Dark Triad" traits use virtuous victimhood to control those around them,,. What to expect in this episode: The Weaponization of Healing: An analysis of how phrases like "you need to heal" or "cutting ties for my safety" are being used to blame others while playing the victim,. Understanding DARVO: A deep dive into the classic manipulative cycle of Denying the behavior, Attacking the person holding you accountable, and Reversing the roles of victim and offender,. The Dark Triad Connection: Why this behavior is often linked to psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism,. Virtuous Victimhood Signaling: How manipulators combine "being a victim" with "being a good person" to make their claims more believable to others,,. Asymmetric Resource Extraction: Why playing the victim is a highly effective way to get kindness, money, or support without having to give anything in return,. The "No-Engagement" Rule: Practical advice on how to handle a DARVO attack, including why you should stop trying to hold them accountable and focus on building one-on-one relationships instead,,.HG Coaching: https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships: https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services: https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices