TheInternal Family Systemsmodel, created by therapistDr.

These inner parts are discrete facets of our personalities or subpersonalities that serve vital survival and protective functions.

These create an internal family inside of our mind.

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However, less has been spoken about how this model can also inform ourrelationships with narcissistic or psychopathic individuals.

You might also micromanage and hypercriticize the narcissist for make a run at prevent the abuse from occurring.

This creates an even more powerfulbiochemical bondto the abuser.

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They can take better care of themselves, rather than remaining caretakers to their abusers.

They can advise the other inner parts on how to better navigate relationships and boundaries.

They can also use their striving and achieving abilities to meet necessary goals without overextending themselves.

They can tell their stories without having to feel silenced or punished by a narcissist.