Part 2: Deconstructing the Stages of Gaslighting

Sarah Morales and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about the progression of gaslighting. Whether intentional or not, gaslighting always happens slowly and stages, and ultimately results in the inability to trust one’s self. In this discussion, Sarah offers tactics for awareness, identification and healing from gaslighting at every stage. 

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:20] The progression of gaslighting. 

[4:18] “Let me check in with myself.” 

[6:27] What percentage of your childhood included gaslightling? 

[9:17] The end result of gaslighting happens a little bit at a time. 

[10:32] 7 techniques that fall under the gaslighting umbrella.

[13:08] Levels of awareness and motives behind gaslighting. 

[24:28] Passive aggressive behavior and other gaslighting roles.

[27:55] Determining the frequency of gaslighting. 

RESOURCES:

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QUOTES:

• “An inability to trust one’s self is the most significant thing that happens with gaslighting.” 
• “Gaslightling is not what happened, it’s how many things happened.” 
• “The easiest and fastest way to recognize gaslighting is through the roles we play.”