In the realm of narcissistic abuse, there's a covert and lesser-explored form known as "projective identification." It's a psychological maneuver, a subtle, yet powerful tool often used by individuals ...

This post is in response to How a Narcissist Conducts Psychological Warfare By Erin Leonard Ph.D. The view that projective identification is one of the cruel weapons—albeit an unconscious weapon—in ...

Projection, in general, and narcissist projection are defense mechanisms commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically, they ...

Petriglieri, Gianpiero, and Mark Stein. "The Unwanted Self: Projective Identification in Leaders' Identity Work." Organization Studies 33, no. 9 (September 2012): 1217–1235.