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Claire

Claire has over 20 years’ experience working as specialist family lawyer dealing with all aspects of family breakdown.

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In mediation, there are often suggestions that one spouse is behaving like a narcissist. How can that be managed? What can you do to deal with a narcissist?

1. Avoid direct confrontation as narcissists are sensitiveto criticism. Instead, focus on the situation at hand and try not to leavespace for projection.

2. Maintain boundaries with the narcissist and stronglyenforce them. Outline what you will and will not tolerate.

3. Put your attention back on yourself and avoid telling the narcissist they are wrong or giving in when they push your limits.

4. Have a support system of people you can trust and rely on.

Dealing with a narcissist can be challenging, but by maintaining boundaries, avoiding direct confrontation, and focusing on yourself, you can improve your interactions with them.

The Hybrid mediation model works well if there are concerns about narcissisticpersonalities. If you would like to know more, emails us at hello@familymandm.co.uk

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We specialise in helping couples and families in dispute. We care about you and your family. Disputes can be stressful, costly and all consuming. At Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP our focus is to facilitate the resolution of any issue involving family breakdown, separation, divorce and its financial consequences, arrangements for children and any other kind of family dispute. We also offer a unique family law information service and bespoke coaching and training for family lawyers.