Effective communication: Can your parenting style help prevent narcissism?
The causes contributing to the development of narcissism are complex and include genetics, neurobiology, and environmental factors such as culture and parenting. Body language expert Tania Steyn discusses parenting style as one possible contributor to the development of narcissistic traits and explains how effective nonverbal communication - including eye contact, mirroring and fronting - can foster bonding and help children build empathy.
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Please note that Tania is not a psychologist and discusses narcissism as a body language expert, human behaviour analyst and coach.
In ep. 115 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, body language expert Tania Steyn touches on
how she came to link communication, narcissism and parenting
what nonverbal communication entails and the crucial role it plays in our lives
the importance of eye contact
Tania’s view of narcissism for the purposes of this conversation
the difference between narcissistic traits (considered in this episode) and narcissistic personality disorder
parenting styles that could contribute to the development of narcissistic traits
self-awareness, empathy and sympathy
the way social biases are passed on
practical pointers to help children build empathy, including eye contact, the ability to read facial expressions, mirroring and fronting
Tania’s 3 tips on human behaviour.
In this podcast episode Tania mentions Sigmund Freud, Karen Horney, Should I Stay or Should I Go: surviving a relationship with a narcissist by Dr. Ramani Durvasula, The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, Emotional Intelligence: why it can matter more than IQ by Daniel Goleman, Allan Pease and Jordan Peterson.
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ABOUT TANIA
Tania Steyn is a body language expert, human behaviour analyst and coach from Alberton. She offers talks, arbitration and courses (including workshops for parents) on the power of body language, leadership, lie detection, negotiation, personal development, business, communication, relationships, the science of personalities, the science of persuasion, mastering people skills, the power of happiness and romance & dating body language. As a sideline, Tania works as a trauma counsellor.
Contact details
Tel. 084 517 1933
Website: https://www.artofpeople.info/
Email address: Theartofpeople1@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tania-steyn
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Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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