Do Narcissists Change for the New Supply? (& Other Myths!)

Can narcissists change, especially for the new supply? Is couples therapy ever a good idea?

In this live stream, Dr. Kerry will tackle the common myths and misperceptions about narcissists and the possibility of change.

Learn why:
1. Why narcissists don't or won't change
2. The top ways narcissists make us think change is possible
3. Why couples therapy is such a terrible idea with a narcissist
4. The best recourse if you're in a toxic relationship with a narcissist

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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health clinician, is a narcissistic abuse survivor and an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues.

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[Shirley-tb]

There were never good times with malignant narc because it was sll abuse love bombing was start of abuse. God bless you glad your moving and be happy look after you❤❤❤ xxx

[TeaRose]

I’m pretty sure that they change just to reel the new supply in and then they’re back to their regular toxic behaviors.

[CourtneyThorson-bpkt]

Thank you for the explanation about hard-wiring. I also have a mental health specialization and did not learn about Narcissism in graduate school (except the DSM-V criteria). Once we can radically accept that the person we love most is getting sadistic pleasure from hurting us, we can start to move forward. But positive projection keeps us stuck. I can see the genetic predisposition as well. You are a great resource!

[gertruidamulder]

I was married 34 years to a covert/vulnerable narcissist. I never understood this until my whole sense of self has been destroyed and my amazing friend circle showed me what real relationships look like. Since then he has divorced me and married a newly widowed lady within 6 months after our divorce was final. It has now been 18 months since our divorce and 2 years since I last had any contact with him. I am struggling even today. Have spoken to a therapist but that has been less than helpful. I don’t even know who I am. Need help…..

[KarenBrown-bihj]

Congratulations, Dr Kerry on your new home! It sounds absolutely perfect, and just so comforting that it reminds you of the home you shared with your beloved husband. Wishing you many years of making happy memories. Your emotional comments about how much loss is involved with these toxic relationships just touched my heart. It's inspiring to hear of the good you're so deserving of!

[ellemich]

Congratulations on your new home, Dr. Kerry, that’s so wonderful! ❤🎉 Thank you for all of your support that you provide for us, you are so truly appreciated.

[slymberly]

Congratulations on your new home! Im in process of divorcing my nex of 28 years. Just recently opened my eyes, had alot of cognitive dissonance. I can relate, I have lost so much in every way imaginable...to everyone going through this, when you feel hopeless & alone, lean on God. HE's given me strength I didn't know I had. HE has shown up for me in so many ways and is healing me. 🙏🙏

[kristinkemplen]

I thought I found a friend I could trust and I confided in her about the emotional and verbal abuse that I am living with. She ran into my boyfriend, told him some of the things I said and told him that she didn't believe it was as bad as I made it out. I actually sugarcoated things, because I was embarrassed. And all she did was give him more ammunition to weaponize against me. I was so close to getting away from him. Now I'm scared to try and leave For one because I don't know how vindictive he'll be when I kick him out, because he totally relies on me. And for two, 😊 because I'm scared of being completely alone, because I have nobody else I don't know what to do.

[happygilmore]

I am so happy for you and congratulations on your new home. You are such a blessing Kerry! Thank you for your videos. ❤

[DP_e-que]

I believe they are made because we are a product of what we are taught.

[stephenburling]

Congratulations on your new house. I'm very happy for you. It's nice to see you be able to open a new chapter in your life for yourself. Take care.

[annasalkeld]

Thank you, Kerry, this was a fabulous podcast. Every topic you spoke about is relevant to me. Especially how to stop rumination (and euphoric recall - which actually is very painful in itself). I have ocd also, which was greatly exacerbated by the narcissistic relationship. Congratulations on your new house, and thank you for sharing about it, I was touched to tears.

[DP_e-que]

Another myth is the number of narcissist in the world that number is way higher than what they say.

[twilfits]

Ty you've turned this around
There's a least 3 epiphanies that hit me at once
Wow. Masterclass

[I.M.SofaKingdom]

Narcissists dont change. Why should they? There's nothing wrong with them. They're perfect. You need to change, after all, YOU are the one with the 'problem'.

[Librarian]

Congrats for all your new great changes! 🎉

[CyCySunflowers]

Yeah, my ex is a textbook example of narcissist...He is actually psycho. New girlfriend (and pregnant) is a psychologist. Like, how do you NOT see this?! She must be really slow. lol

[pandoramoore]

Never tell someone in an abusive relationship to leave etc, that person/victim will isolate themselves from you. Understand it's not easy if it was we wouldn't need pages like this, trauma bonds are an addiction 100% especially if you've had childhood traumas.

[carolhill]

I know of a narcissistic woman that has been in counselling for over 2 years beginning with being suicidal. I don't think she's speaking of her narcissistic "problem". She has walked out during sessions as she didn't like what counselor said.

[lindabell]

Thank you for your strength, state your name, linda in Texas, plus your cool guest, today I thank you, your encouraging a wonderful feeling, to be ok, you have great goodness, Doctor Kerry, girls Rule