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Family Scapegoat Research Rebecca C Mandeville

First Peer-Reviewed Quantitative Research Study to be Published on Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA)

by Rebecca C. Mandeville, MA
November 23, 2024November 29, 2024

The first peer-reviewed quantitative research study on Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) will soon be published – Rebecca C Mandeville will be named as co-author / affiliate on this publication. The study was based on her original research tools that she developed when conducting qualitative studies over the past 15-plus years on the family systems phenomenon she named ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA).

This FSA study conducted by co-author, Research Fellow Dr. Kartheek Balapala (MD/Psych), is a research project on medical students in the copperbelt University of Zambia and will be published by 2025.

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FSA and Malignant Narcissism: Impact and Recovery Strategies

by Rebecca C. Mandeville, MA
June 9, 2024June 15, 2024

Surviving Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) can leave lasting scars on individuals, impacting their mental and emotional well-being for years to come. At the heart of certain (not all) FSA dynamics lies the phenomenon of malignant narcissism, a complex personality disorder not included in the DSM-5. Malignant narcissism is characterized by a toxic blend of narcissistic, antisocial, and (at time) sadistic traits. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of malignant narcissism, its effects on victims of FSA, and strategies for healing and recovery.

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by Rebecca C Mandeville LMFT CCTP
June 8, 2024June 15, 2024

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Why Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Merits Global Attention

by Rebecca C Mandeville LMFT CCTP
May 25, 2024December 13, 2024

In the intricate tapestry of family dynamics, there exists an overlooked, devastating phenomenon concealed in shadows – Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA). FSA is like a silent, insidious stalker that preys upon vulnerable family members, leaving deep scars that often go unnoticed and unrecognized. In this article, clinician and researcher Rebecca C. Mandeville addresses why FSA warrants our collective attention, and what we can do to begin to effectively address it as a society.

Breaking the Silence: The Challenge of Mother’s Day for Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) Survivors

by Rebecca C Mandeville LMFT CCTP
May 12, 2024May 29, 2024

For adult survivors of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA), Mother’s Day can serve as a reminder of the deep wounds inflicted by familial dynamics gone awry….