FLYING MONKEYS ARE ENABLERS who act on behalf of narcissists. They are usually friends and relatives who serve as surrogates, emissaries, fixers and drones in the narcissist’s network. Moreover, they make it possible for narcissists to carry out their campaigns of abuse by proxy. A person may rationalize playing the flying monkey role for a variety of reasons. Here are…
DARVO
DARVO illustrated by Manya Wakefield. ©2023, All rights reserved.
DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, and Offender. It is an acronym for psychological manipulation tactic that was first coined by Jennifer J. Freyd, Ph.D. Dr. Freyd is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and the founder of the Center for Institutional Courage.
This section features articles and podcasts that discuss DARVO, a victim-blaming tactic manipulators use to avoid being held to account for their behavior. Here, readers will find a wealth of information, including a precise definition of the concept, how it is used and real world example of DARVO.
Examination of the psycho-social wounds caused by DARVO campaigns and their long-term consequences are also highlighted. As well as how bystanders are groomed into passive silence or active participation in the scapegoating process.
DARVO is an acronym for Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, and Offender. It is a manipulation tactic used to avoid being held to account.