Breaking the Code: When Words are Not What They Seem
























Words matter, in therapy and out.

Especially in disguise.


7 thoughts on “Breaking the Code: When Words are Not What They Seem

  1. Yes, one of the tools that a master manipulator uses is to say they have the backing of a higher authority or that they are only saying things because they are speaking on behalf of the majority to pressure someone to come round to their way of thinking. Unfortunately many of these tactics are used by abusers to groom young and trusting childen who dont have the capacity to sift through the hidden meanings in words, to keep the child silent and comply with and take responsibility for the abuse that is being perpetrated on them. Regardless of the context those who stoop to these tactics invariably have there own selfish hidden agengas running without any care or thought as to the effect or pain it will inflict on people around them. As you say Gerald ‘words matter’ and how they are used has incredible power to harm or heal, to accomplish good or do damage.


  2. Dr. Stein, great post on the importance of critical-thinking skills!


  3. Excellent article, Dr. Stein. You’re absolutely right in your analysis of Scott Walker’s statement to the public. He “fashioned himself not as the loser in the race, but as a leader who exemplified high principle and, perhaps, divine guidance.”

    Some of us have great difficulty in admitting failure and remain silent. Others, like Scott Walker and Donald Trump, sell themselves as winners by whatever means possible. Sadly, some people fall for their deception.


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