Simran runs her group every other Wednesday at 6:30pm ET and David runs his one Thursday a month at 7pm ET

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This peer support group is designed to share stories, tips, tools & strategies on healing after narcissistic abuse. Come and share your story or just drop-in and listen.

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Topics that may be covered:

- Recognizing narcissistic behaviours

- Breaking trauma bonds

- Exit strategies and safety plans

- Processing emotions and learning not to react

- Finding freedom and releasing control

- PTSD, CPTSD, Intrusive thoughts and trauma from abuse

- Overcoming financial abuse and re-building wealth

- Navigating divorce and post-separation abuse

- Finding resources and working with professionals

- Co-parenting, parallel parenting and communication techniques

- Self-care, self-esteem and confidence after abuse

- Finding happiness and inner peace

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About the Moderators:

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David Ownby ownbydavid@gmail.com

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David is a retired professor from a major Canadian university. He has personal experience with dealing with someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and subsequently learned a fair bit about it. 

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Simran Makwana makwana.simran98@gmail.com

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Simran is a graduate student currently pursuing a Master of Psychology (MPsy) at Adler Graduate Professional School in Toronto. With an MSc in clinical psychology from India and a background in English lit, she brings a diverse academic foundation to her work. She has experience providing mental health support in community settings. She believes in the power of psychoeducation to foster awareness and facilitate positive change. She advocates for a client-focused approach, empowering individuals to find their own solutions while creating a safe and supportive environment.