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098: DARVO: Understanding Manipulative Communication

Michael Medley, LPC & Andy Newman, LPC Season 1 Episode 98

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In today's episode Michael and Andy discuss the acronym "DARVO" - Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Order. This is a common communication pattern for abusive/manipulative relationships. They discuss how to recognize and respond to it.