What Drives Narcissistic Behaviors ? | Dr. David Hawkins

In this video, Dr. Hawkins talks about the key to understanding why narcissists to act the way they do. And that is…cognitive distortions, otherwise known as thinking errors. Thinking errors are a protective mechanism that everyone uses, not just narcissists, to avoid feeling healthy shame, the kind that allows us to admit when we’ve done something wrong or hurt another person. Thinking errors must be identified, confronted and corrected in order to open the path that allows individuals to build connection with others. Download a list of the 50 most common thinking errors here: https://bit.ly/3LF6QbG 🟥 SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3Y8Wm8S Dr. Hawkins and his team of experts offer education and professional training as well as treatment for narcissistic and emotional abuse. 💬 Interested in getting help? Schedule a call with our client care team, and we’ll guide you to the right program or clinician: https://marriagerecoverycenter.com/bo... 🌐 WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/3SG37O3 ☎️ PHONE: (206) 219-0145 📧 EMAIL: [email protected] About The internet is inundated with hyperbole and misinformation about narcissism, leaving many people confused and hopeless. Get the facts about narcissism and emotional abuse from someone who has been researching, writing about and treating narcissism and emotional abuse for over a decade. Dr. Hawkins is a best-selling author and clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience helping people break unhealthy patterns and build healthier relationships. He is the founder and director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute which offers education, training and counseling for people who want to break free of, and heal from, emotional abuse. Whether the perpetrator of the abuse is your spouse, partner, parent, boss, friend or family member, we offer practical advice for anyone trapped in a toxic, destructive relationship. In addition to narcissism & emotional abuse, topics include covert, reactive, spiritual, secondary, relationship trauma and more. #narcissist #narcissism