The scapegoat

Name of art piece: "Scapegoat Healing" size: 10" x 13" on 11" x 14" paper printed on archival paper with archival inks artwork © 2014 by Lise Winne FOR SALE THROUGH MY ON-LINE SHOP HERE a hand signed print is also available here (design dedicated to Robert W. Davis) My new announcement! I am pursuing another masters degree (MSW). More about that towards the end of this blog. In the meantime, here is my post (with my own illustrations and graphics) on what scapegoating is all about: The…

Family scapegoat.

In a family system, roles like scapegoat, fixer, caretaker, and the helpless one are common. The scapegoat bears blame, the fixer resolves conflicts, the caretaker provides emotional support, and the helpless one often receives extra attention. These roles shape family dynamics and individual identities, often reflecting underlying issues and influencing how members interact and function together. #familysystems #familyroles #scapegoatchild #fixerchild #caretakerchild #helplesschild…

It is convenient for a family to have a scapegoat, as the other members don’t have to take as much personal responsibility. You might find that when you challenge other members of the family, they tell you their behaviour is totally acceptable (when it is not) and that your behaviour is not okay. This is likely to happen when you try to put a boundary in place. They don’t like it, so they push back, commenting again on your ‘over sensitivity’.

Have you ever felt like the black sheep in your family? In narratives where narcissism rules, one child often assumes the scapegoat role. This pin unpacks how families assign blame, highlighting the emotional struggles scapegoat children face and the impact it can have over time. Learn about the subtleties that keep these patterns going and ways to support healing. Understanding these patterns can be a first step in breaking free from unhealthy dynamics

The scapegoat child needs to recognize what has happened to them and why. They need to learn the carry over effects of this legacy of pain in their adult lives to heal and to stop being re-scapegoated, bullied, harassed and targeted.

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