Amanda Knox. You know her name. You know her story. Or do you?---a line from my recent article I published on Psychology Today After enduring years of sensationalized media coverage that distorted her image and exploited public opinion, Amanda Knox has finally found her voice to share her story, her truth. Join us on The […] The post Unveiling the Truth: Amanda Knox’s Battle Against Gaslighting and Injustice appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Co-authored with Krista Smith, M.A.T. and Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Ph.D. In my Psychology Today blog, I recently wrote about the question plaguing pop culture all summer: What does it mean to be ‘Kenough’? Aside from endless social media content it has inspired, the Barbie movie raises this important question. Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film reignited social […] The post Boys Will Be Boys? Barbies, Blues, and the Gendering of Emotion appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Daniel Levin was a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College in 2010 when he first met Larry Ray. Father to one of his friends and roommates, Talia, Larry needed a place to stay while getting back on his feet after a stint in prison. Painted as a hero at the hands of a wrongful conviction, the […] The post Surviving and Thriving Beyond The Sarah Lawrence Cult appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Setting the Record Straight: What is Gaslighting? In a recent Medium article, I discuss that inescapable term—what many love to use but rarely understand: gaslighting. It’s become so popular that Merriam-Webster named it the 2022 word of the year. And it’s still going strong. The phrase “to gaslight” refers to the act of undermining another […] The post When Gaslighting Invades Our Professional, Medical And Cultural Worlds appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post to Medium, I discussed the insidious nature of gaslighting in the most surprising of contexts: artificial intelligence. I have been a licensed psychoanalyst for over 30 years. I’ve seen it all when it comes to gaslighting and as a result, wrote a book and created a podcast on the very topic, […] The post Can AI Gaslight You? A Cautionary Tale of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post on Psychology Today, I discussed the topic of "institutional gaslighting", while giving examples of power struggles and misuse of power from what we've seen in interviews with the royal family, the Harry & Megan docuseries as well as from Harry's memoir, Spare. Sometimes when we name "gaslighting", it's in the air […] The post Institutional Gaslighting: When Power Is Misused appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post about Gaslighting and the power of relationships, I reflected on how the term "gaslighting" had gained currency in the recent years. My book The Gaslight Effect, helped popularize the term and allowed people in emotionally unhealthy and manipulative relationships name what was happening to them and how to reclaim their reality. […] The post When It’s Gaslighting, and When It Really Isn’t: Story About Disagreement Versus Gaslighting appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post on Psychology Today, I paid tribute to Angela Lansbury as she inspired many of us over the years. People will remember Angela Lansbury for her many iconic roles, in Hollywood, on the Broadway stage and of course, as the smart and unassuming mystery writer on TV’s “Murder, She Wrote.” But few […] The post Thank you Angela Lansbury! How Gaslighting Became A Part Of Our Culture appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
A couple of years ago, I was honored to be a guest on the Today Show for a special segment on gaslighting hosted by Maria Shriver. In preparing for the interview, I reflected on stories of gaslighting that have stood out to me through the years. In my private practice, I’ve seen all sorts of gaslighting — […] The post When A Desire For Self-Improvement Turns To Self-Sabotage appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Over a decade ago, I wrote the book, The Gaslight Effect, for victims of hidden manipulation known as “gaslighting.” I had heard their stories in my private practice as a psychotherapist, but also from friends, colleagues, and loved ones. I published the book to build awareness of this concept, which was not familiar to many, but […] The post Welcome To Our “The Gaslight Effect” Blog appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Do you often second guess yourself? Are you having trouble making simple decisions? Do you ask yourself ‘am I just too sensitive’ a dozen times a day? Do you sometimes feel confused and crazy at work? Do you know there is something is wrong, but you just can’t put your finger on it? You start […] The post How To Identify “The Gaslight Effect” appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post about emotional boundaries in the workplace, I shared my thoughts and practical strategies on how to engage with co-workers. In our workplaces we tend to engage with people whose nature feels ‘like us’, making it easy to get along and get comfortable. On the other hand, we will not engage with people whose […] The post Robin Stern Tackles Emotional Boundaries In The Workplace appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Recently, as I was giving a talk about gaslighting, many people in the audience had an “aha” experience – but then, when I said that there is good news about this destructive tango, suddenly they were very confused. The silence was palpable. I want to highlight the good news in this post. And there is […] The post Identify “The Gaslight Effect” And Reclaim Your Reality appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In my first blog about The Gaslight Effect and how to identify it, you learned that identifying this destructive pattern in your relationship can be changed. That being said, a reader asked me recently if it is possible over time to get so beaten down and so sure you might be at fault, that you can’t […] The post Are You Being Gaslighted? What Are The Stages? appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
In a recent post, I shared my thoughts on emotions and burnout and practical strategies on how someone who is experiencing burnout can reframe their experiences and persevere through them. We all have felt it at some point, perhaps most notably in the last two years. When we feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed for a period of […] The post Dr. Robin Stern Tackles Burnout appeared first on Robin Stern.| Robin Stern
Envy can strip us of our power in relationships if we let it. But, with the right skills, we can learn to let it go. As we approach a new school year, students are going to fill the campuses and hallways with different feelings and emotions.| Robin Stern
Dr. Robin Stern Author & licensed psychoanalyst who bridges the gap between therapy and public dialogue LEARN MORE PLAY PODCAST Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. ABOUT DR. ROBIN STERN Robin Stern, Ph.D., is a licensed psychoanalyst, educator, author, and commentator. As a renowned expert in gaslight manipulation, […]| Robin Stern
The Gaslight Effect BOOK The Gaslight Effect By Dr. Robin Stern In this groundbreaking guide, prominent psychologist and leading authority on gaslighting, Dr. Robin Stern shows how the Gaslight Effect works, how you can decide which relationships can be saved and which you have to walk away from-and how to “gasproof” your life so as […]| Robin Stern