Mariette Jansen Ph.D.

About

Mariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph.D. in Communication Science at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. After the birth of her first child, she retrained and worked as a psychotherapist. In 2011, the focus of her work changed to coaching and as a result of growing up with a narcissistic mother, this became her topic of interest and expertise. Her best-selling and award-winning self-help book, From Victim to Victor: Narcissism Survival Guide, launched in June 2020 (available via Amazon) and led to her appearance on podcasts, interviews, and speaking engagements.

Recent Posts

A Simple Protocol to Stop People-Pleasing Behaviour

If you think it is time to stop people pleasing, this post is a must-read. It will change your approach to 'saying yes' and 'saying no'.

Can a Dog, Cat and an Octopus Protect Me From Narcissists?

Does a narcissist get to you with their unexpected behavior? A few visuals can keep you safe and sane.

How to Negotiate with a Narcissist

Preparing for negotiations with a narcissist may lead to better outcomes.

Are You Being Played to Stay in a Narcissistic Relationship?

Why do people stay in emotionally abusive relationships? Hope is often what keeps them there.

Why Is It So Hard to End a Relationship With a Narcissist?

Are you in an unhealthy abusive relationship? This might be why you are staying.

What Are Typical Behaviours of Narcissistic Abuse Survivors?

Narcissistic abuse leaves a mark in some typical behaviours. Here are five you might recognise.

How My Narcissistic Mother Affected My University Years

I thought I left my narcissistic mother behind when I became a college student. However, she was still very much part of my daily life and it took me years to be free of her.

What Are the Main Values of a Narcissist?

Values inform behaviour. In order to understand someone's behaviour you have to know their values. Narcissists have different values than most other people.

Does It Sound Weird That Narcissistic Abuse Is Not Personal?

It is tough to be on the receiving end of narcissistic abuse. Does it make it better to know that it is not personal? That you are no more tthan an instrument to get a need met?

How I Controlled Communication With My Narcissistic Mother

Control is the name of the narcissist's game. Take control back in how you communicate by making five simple decisions.