Poisonous People

I explain why the decision to go gray on camera fits right in with this channel's goals and purpose. I also explain the practical, professional, and personal reasons I decided to go gray in the first place. This video discusses what's happening outside my head (i.e. gray hair), as well as a few things that used to rattle around INSIDE my head. Key Markers in this video: 0:00 The Old Plan vs. The New Plan 2:32 I Have a Confession 4:18 My Practical Reasons 4:54 My Professional Reasons 6:35 My Date Dropping Habit 7:59 My Personal Reasons #ocd #erp #goinggrey __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on cults and psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. It is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with Jennifer Guerriero, LCSW, or any other licensed professional.

These five common misconceptions about cults can increase your vulnerability to being recruited into one! Key Markers in this video: 0:00 Religion 2:21 Beliefs 4:57 Rarity 7:06 Stupid People Join 10:36 Ridicule __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on cults and psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. It is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with Jennifer Guerriero, LCSW, or any other licensed professional. #dangerous #gaslighting #cults

It may come as a surprise, but in the field of Cultic Studies, there is no agreed upon definition of a cult! In this video, I attempt to define a cult in my own words, breaking it into sections and explaining the rationale behind each section. In this video: 0:00 There's No Official Definition 1:04 My Definition 1:43 Defined as a System/Relationship 3:04 Defined as Destructive 4:24 In Terms of Power 5:32 In Terms of Undue Influence 7:29 Defined as Harmful 9:23 Flaws with this Definition __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on cults and psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. It is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with Jennifer Guerriero, LCSW, or any other licensed professional. #undueinfluence #gaslighting #cults

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My first encounter with a toxic person happened right in my kindergarten class. It was also my first experience being baited. This video is part of the Narcissism Storytelling Project. For details on how to participate, see this video: https://youtu.be/EF6y18kZcEE __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissismstory #storytelling #baiting #bully

Many people have entertained the question, "Am I a narcissist?" If you find yourself dissatisfied with every answer you've encountered, and you can't seem to stop asking this question, there might be something else going on. In this video: 0:00 OCD? Really? 3:26 DSM Highlights: Obsessions 5:07 DSM Highlights: Compulsions 6:50 Time Consumption 8:16 The Bottom Line __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #Narcissism #ocd #ocdawareness

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"Am I selfish?" This question is often substituted for the question, "Am I a narcissist?" and is mostly asked by people struggling with codependent tendencies. This video addresses the concerns of a more codependent audience and gives them some alternative ways of thinking about chronic selflessless. In this video: 0:00 Someone Accused Me 4:38 I'm Accusing Myself 7:38 Behavior is Temporary 9:25 The Waitress Analogy __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #Narcissism #codependency #codependent #toxicrelationships

I've come across comments on YouTube that say, "I'm Half Narcissist." Is this possible? In this video, we discuss why this isn't an option as well as how this line of thinking could be detrimental to your mental health. In this video: 0:00 The Answer is NO 0:51 The Pizza Analogy 3:05 Cognitive Dissonance 4:56 Self Defeat 6:01 More Subliminal Messaging 8:24 Pathologizing Humanity __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #dsm

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In this video, we look at a very sensible reason why someone would ask this question: "I think I'm a narcissist because I sometimes meet the DSM criteria." In this video: 0:00 Understanding What You Read 3:24 Criterion Zero 6:02 Symptoms vs. Diagnoses __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #dsm #ocd

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"If you're wondering if you're a narcissist, you're probably not a narcissist, because narcissists aren't self aware." We've all heard this, but is it true? The concept of self-awareness is actually a lot more complicated than we think. In this video, we look at four factors of self-awareness. In this video: 0:00 Can They Know They're Narcissists? 1:19 What Self Aware Really Means 6:18 Self Aware, But No Change 8:45 Self Aware vs. Hyper Aware __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #dsm #ocd

Ever wonder what a narcissist was like as a toddler? This story explains what one narcissist was like at that age and is an excellent example of the "nature" side of the "nature vs. nurture" debate. This video is part of the Narcissism Storytelling Project. For details on how to participate, see this video: https://youtu.be/EF6y18kZcEE __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissismstory #narcissism #storytelling #toxicrelationships

"Am I a Narcissist?" is one of the most common questions clients ask me, and the question always hinges on a specific concern. In this video, we look at one of the most common reasons why someone would ask this question: "I think I'm a narcissist because someone told me I am." In this video: 0:00 A Typical Scenario 1:55 Why you believe the narcissist 4:15 The Real Issue 4:46 Testimony 6:05 Memory 7:46 Perception 9:15 Logic __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships

Were you angry with your parents when you found out about Santa? Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxIUePxnTJw-oWIjI_fc4ga9QXDPQaBJah #gaslighting #santa #toxicparents #narcissism #holidays

Do you ever feel like you're a phony because you act differently around different people? Maybe you've considered the possibility that this means you may be a narcissist. "Am I a Narcissist?" is one of the most common questions clients ask me, and the question always hinges on a specific concern. In this video, we look at the belief, "I think I'm a narcissist because I act differently around different people." __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships

"Am I a Narcissist?" is one of the most common questions clients ask me, and the question always hinges on a belief. In this video, we look at the belief, "I think I'm a narcissist because sometimes I act like one." __________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships