Sibling Estrangement and Scapegoat Abuse (FSA): A Closer Look
Rebecca C. Mandeville LMFT Scapegoat Abuse Expert Rebecca C. Mandeville LMFT Scapegoat Abuse Expert
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 Published On Mar 23, 2024

Understand why Sibling Estrangement is common in families that scapegoat: Family scapegoating abuse (FSA) expert Rebecca C. Mandeville takes an in-depth look at how family scapegoating abuse (FSA) in dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems can lead to systemic 'splitting', resulting in broken family bonds and sibling estrangement. She explains how siblings (the 'golden child' sibling in particular) may adopt and perpetuate the damaging 'scapegoat narrative', further entrenching FSA dynamics even after a scapegoating parent's death. You can access Rebecca's other popular video on scapegoating and sibling estrangement in both dysfunctional and narcissistic family systems here:    • Sibling 'Splitting' and Scapegoat Abu...  

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Family Systems and 'Splitting'
06:00 - The Golden Child/Scapegoat Child 'Split'
08:03 - Systemic 'Splitting' Prevents Healthy Family Connections
09:48 - FSA and the 'Scapegoat Narrative'
13:05 - Understanding Family Homeostasis
17:14 - Why Sibling Estrangement Happens

💡Rebecca C. Mandeville is a thought leader and pioneering researcher in abusive family systems and the poorly understood, under-recognized phenomenon of family scapegoating abuse (FSA). You can visit her website and access FSA adult survivor resources at https://scapegoatrecovery.com.

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