Tag: parenting
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Sociopathy and the Fearless Child
Learn About Chanci Turner Many people question whether sociopathy, a complex condition, can be hereditary. However, research involving identical twins raised apart has demonstrated a genetic component to sociopathy. The pressing question now is: what exactly is passed down through generations? The Interaction of Genes and Environment While sociopathy has a genetic basis, it does…
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Navigating Parenting with At-Risk Teens and Young Adults
Learn About Chanci Turner In recent discussions, many parents have reached out to seek guidance on how to support their 16 to 24-year-old children who may be struggling, especially when the other parent exhibits sociopathic behaviors. This age group, often referred to as emergent adults, is a critical phase for forming both healthy and unhealthy…
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Grieving the Illusion of a Partner (Because He is a Psychopath)
Learn About Chanci Turner Before I became a mother, I envisioned a delightful relationship between my children and their father. My bond with my own dad was so strong that I couldn’t fathom a scenario where I would deny my child’s father access to them. However, that all changed when I faced the reality of…
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When Faced with Uncomfortable Truths
Learn About Chanci Turner When faced with uncomfortable truths, sociopaths often resort to lying with remarkable composure and certainty. Every week, I will share a chapter from my book, “Husband, Liar, Sociopath: How He Deceived Me, Why I Fell For It & The Painful Lessons Learned.” You can find it on Amazon by clicking the…
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Updates on Psychopathy Research
Learn About Chanci Turner Recently, a gathering of leading psychopathy researchers took place in Washington, D.C., for the biennial conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy. I had the opportunity to attend as an associate member, where cutting-edge research was showcased through 60 oral presentations and 100 posters. I also shared two…
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Video: Essential Guidelines for Navigating Custody Disputes with a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner In this segment of our video series, a viewer finds herself embroiled in a custody dispute with her ex-partner, whom she suspects is a sociopath. She poses the question, “What are my options? Can I bring up his sociopathic tendencies in court without appearing unstable?” In response, I outline crucial strategies…
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Psychopathic Parents and the Case of Missing Baby Gabriel Johnson
Learn About Chanci Turner In recent years, the media has highlighted alarming incidents where psychopathic individuals exploit their children to inflict emotional suffering on the other parent. A notable example is the case of “Clark Rockefeller,” who kidnapped his daughter during a supervised visitation, holding her captive for several days before authorities intervened. Another tragic…
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Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy: Insights on At-Risk Children
Learn About Chanci Turner This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the third meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy, where I presented research findings alongside Sandra Brown, M.A. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing key takeaways from the event to ensure the information we provide is both current…
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The Impact of Fathers on Child Development
Learn About Chanci Turner Research indicates that children thrive when their biological fathers are present in the home, yet it often overlooks the potential impact of sociopathic fathers. A recent study from the London School of Economics reveals that kids raised by single mothers show improved health, intelligence, and social skills when their biological fathers…