Divorcing The Dark Triad; Proving Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse | Reclamation Transformation Ep 8

Sobriety, Anxiety & Depression During Divorce | Reclamation Transformation Ep 7

DJ Walker, Co-founder of addiction treatment center Dallas Sober Living Solutions, joins family law attorney Mark Scroggins on this episode of the Reclamation Transformation to discuss sobriety and staying clean and serene during divorce and custody matters. Stressors ranging from custody disputes, finances, nerves and living situations can come at a high emotional cost during this time. Watch episode 7 to hear just how common issues of drugs and alcohol arise in family law and what solutions are available for those struggling. Listen to the Reclamation Transformation, a podcast about divorce and family law sponsored by the Scroggins Law Group. Join Mark Scroggins and his guests weekly for discussions on family law topics ranging from to alcohol and drug abuse, sobriety, child custody, conservatorship, mental health and spirituality. Read our blog for more interesting and relatable family law content: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/]Watch more video content from Mark and the Scroggins Law Group: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/]  Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. Scroggins Law Group, PLLC Frisco Office 2500 Legacy Drive, Ste. 250 Frisco, Texas 75034 Phone: 214-469-3100 https://goo.gl/maps/EiUifYUtn1mLeNam8 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pTczBrZ29kNDlreUNYU0cxdWdhNUllSzFQUXxBQ3Jtc0ttMXZRNWN5c1VhSXdFbDIyWWdfdFRHekMzUkt2TnVPU3ZpTHVVXzdwRTNJOU5VMmctTG5XR2N4S2FCQXZfNkVQMl9wR0tMS2RiOURzTU81YUtqbVFvaXYwSjBySnphQ0pDdThmVjNTRnVsY2VzUzdKOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FEiUifYUtn1mLeNam8%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Dallas Office  4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1490 Dallas, Texas 75206 https://goo.gl/maps/hmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1DS0tJakUzdFdrbHU1OUQ4Wm9XWk8tQ0wzd3xBQ3Jtc0tsaVUwX0Jwd2J3M2RLaVh1d1ZMWmx6ZFFralJEZG5SN0ZkN0hCb3FJdVJMYW1Ic1VLWWM2WEpPREJiaGZqYXpVQ253QlpGZWprcFhvR1RoQTBRaTVMQ3RoVEhlazdjbWNObEtESVNjNlFMWVV1d0hqRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FhmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Plano Office (by appointment only) 5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor Plano, Texas 75024 https://goo.gl/maps/DnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhHTU9SeVRjSTR5aVl6VVFDTm5qRnNpcENqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ3d4cnF5Y0h1czVtbWRiTnhsVllsalFmR3dzY2V1TXh3aElZaGN5WDhrOTZZaFZfSk9OekhiNkZreV83MllHUEhnYWVyQXl2RDFvMjVkY0RwQmN5cU0xUlhrWDBwOXJrMzFSWDVTZWVib1drM1g2aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FDnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] https://scrogginslawgroup.com/ https://twitter.com/ScrogginsLawGrp https://www.facebook.com/Scrogginslawgroup https://www.instagram.com/scrogginslawgroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrogginslawgroup/   Find a lawyer in your area @ReelLawyers | https://www.reellawyers.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Q5S0dDQTZwbzYtZzZ5NDlJSzBxcVN2eTlEZ3xBQ3Jtc0trOVBORDlLUmNzeXNCTXdnWnotaVl0SHE4aEtKR2FFSG9MTXFxY2ZYZVp0OWZEQmFYVkpwVlhqbVdzaldPcGZ0SXRRS2lTc0h1d25QdjF0TkZZN1p0VEh5ZkpWSHhiZGE2bXcxY3VtY0UzZlJiWGg4Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reellawyers.com%2F&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] https://you [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckQZdnVhLV8&t=0s]

Divorcing The Dark Triad; Proving Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse | Reclamation Transformation Ep 8

Cindy Hyde joins Mark to discuss her role as a therapist and whom Mark sends a number of clients to that are dealing with various hot-button issues of today. Such as those dealing with divorce and narcissism, the dark triad of personality disorders, and evaluations needed for divorce court. Learn why this is not just scary terminology, but a really scary situation to those facing it. Cindy, Licensed Professional Counselor at Living Strong Counseling in North Dallas, works predominantly with women who have gone through what most people call a toxic relationship, or a narcissistically abusive relationship. She explains that in actuality, what these are called is “pathological love relationships” and that she also works with those facing infidelity in their relationship, as does Mark (being a divorce lawyer). Watch this episode of the Reclamation Transformation podcast for an intriguing discussion about what a toxic relationship is specifically, why they’re difficult for courts to identify, and what Cindy explains are the best ways for divorce lawyers to prove personality disorders to the court on behalf of their client and/or teach a judge what they’re looking at, what is really important for the judge to understand, and to really identify with just what the client has had to deal with in being married to a person with one of these disorders. Topics you’ll hear about in this episode include: Institute of relational harm reduction Narcissistic abusive relationship Pathological love relationship The dark triad of antisocial or sociopath, psychopath, or narcissistic personality disorder The differences between the 3 disorders in the dark triad Fear of abandonment or rejection in BPD Rage or meltdowns in BPD Physicality, angry outbursts and deceit in sociopathy Criminal versatility in psychopathy Victim blaming/gaslighting and pathological lying in psychopathy Psychopaths not in the DSM Image consciousness/grandiosity in narcissistic personality disorder Lack of empathy in narcissistic personality disorder How to know if it’s narcissistic personality disorder versus just a jerk Enduring patterns in narcissism Evidence that’s admissible in divorce court Effects in victims of abusers with personality disorders, i.e., PTSD, codependency The importance of documenting instances of abuse for potential use in court The Power and Control Wheel Emotional and psychological abuse recognition in addition to physical or sexual assault Love bombing, grooming, isolation and other tactics used by abusers Course of Control High empathy as a possible attribute in emotional abuse victims The importance of empirical evidence Codependency versus PTSD in abuse victims Cognitive dissonance in victim PTSD Erratic and dramatic personality disorders or “character disorder” Devaluing abuse tactics Pathological characteristics Differences between the antisocial or sociopath, a psychopath and the narcissist Listen to Reclamation Transformation with Dallas Family Law Attorney Mark Scroggins for inspirational and candid discussions on topics relating to family law from the perspective of real people. And without any overwhelming lawyer-speak so you can remember that change starts with you and remember to leave your mark. Read our blog for more interesting and relatable family law content: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/]Watch more video content from Mark and the Scroggins Law Group: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/]  Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. Scroggin

Alcohol, Addiction & Child Custody; Divorcing an Alcoholic in Texas | Reclamation Transformation Ep 6

Shannon White, Founder and Executive Director of GracetoChange, joins Mark to share a view into the world of addiction or alcoholism in family law as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Listen as she shares her experiences with divorce and child custody proceedings and outcomes seen first-hand. From judges’ attitudes towards addicts and alcoholics to how often a chemically dependent person is awarded custody of (or visitation rights to) their children.  Hear her experience with the impact on child custody if someone quits drinking or using drugs, has a family violence conviction, or steps that are taken when allegations of substance abuse are made in custody court. Listen to the Reclamation Transformation, a podcast about divorce and family law sponsored by the Scroggins Law Group. Join us weekly for discussions between Dallas attorney, Mark Scroggins and his guests on family law topics ranging from divorce and child custody matters to substance abuse and sobriety, spirituality and ultimately; transformation. Read our blog for more interesting and relatable family law content: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/]Watch more video content from Mark and the Scroggins Law Group: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/]  Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. Scroggins Law Group, PLLC Frisco Office 2500 Legacy Drive, Ste. 250 Frisco, Texas 75034 Phone: 214-469-3100 https://goo.gl/maps/EiUifYUtn1mLeNam8 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pTczBrZ29kNDlreUNYU0cxdWdhNUllSzFQUXxBQ3Jtc0ttMXZRNWN5c1VhSXdFbDIyWWdfdFRHekMzUkt2TnVPU3ZpTHVVXzdwRTNJOU5VMmctTG5XR2N4S2FCQXZfNkVQMl9wR0tMS2RiOURzTU81YUtqbVFvaXYwSjBySnphQ0pDdThmVjNTRnVsY2VzUzdKOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FEiUifYUtn1mLeNam8%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Dallas Office  4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1490 Dallas, Texas 75206 https://goo.gl/maps/hmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1DS0tJakUzdFdrbHU1OUQ4Wm9XWk8tQ0wzd3xBQ3Jtc0tsaVUwX0Jwd2J3M2RLaVh1d1ZMWmx6ZFFralJEZG5SN0ZkN0hCb3FJdVJMYW1Ic1VLWWM2WEpPREJiaGZqYXpVQ253QlpGZWprcFhvR1RoQTBRaTVMQ3RoVEhlazdjbWNObEtESVNjNlFMWVV1d0hqRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FhmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Plano Office (by appointment only) 5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor Plano, Texas 75024 https://goo.gl/maps/DnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhHTU9SeVRjSTR5aVl6VVFDTm5qRnNpcENqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ3d4cnF5Y0h1czVtbWRiTnhsVllsalFmR3dzY2V1TXh3aElZaGN5WDhrOTZZaFZfSk9OekhiNkZreV83MllHUEhnYWVyQXl2RDFvMjVkY0RwQmN5cU0xUlhrWDBwOXJrMzFSWDVTZWVib1drM1g2aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FDnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] https://scrogginslawgroup.com/ https://twitter.com/ScrogginsLawGrp https://www.facebook.com/Scrogginslawgroup https://www.instagram.com/scrogginslawgroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrogginslawgroup/   Find a lawyer in your area @ReelLawyers |https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Q5S0dDQTZwbzYtZzZ5NDlJSzBxcVN2eTlEZ3xBQ3Jtc0trOVBORDlLUmNzeXNCTXdnWnotaVl0SHE4aEtKR2FFSG9MTXFxY2ZYZVp0OWZEQmFYVkpwVlhqbVdzaldPcGZ0SXRRS2lTc0h1d25QdjF0TkZZN1p0VEh5ZkpWSHhiZGE2bXcxY3VtY0UzZlJiWGg4Zw&q=h

When To Consult A Divorce Attorney; How To Gather Financial Info | Reclamation Transformation Ep 5

Senior VP of Cresa Dallas, Roy Reis joins divorce attorney Mark Scroggins to discuss financial information gathering dos and don’ts for a divorce and offer negotiation know-how in the legal sphere. Learn what mistakes are often made before or during divorce court and how to ensure that crucial financial evidence is able to be presented in family law proceedings.  Hear also how finances play one of the biggest roles in the breakdown of a marriage and strategies they’ve learned to navigate both the legal and emotional process of divorce from the view of negotiators that have years of experience in litigation. From when you should consult with a divorce lawyer to the character development that undoubtedly occurs over the process.  Listen to the Dallas family law attorney Mark Scroggins’ Reclamation Transformation, a podcast about divorce and family law with candid and compelling stories from real people with experience in family law and divorce matters. Listen weekly for educational and heartening discussions on topics including separation, divorce court, custody battles, grief and mental health, spirituality and ultimately; transformation. Read our blog for more interesting and relatable family law content: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/ Watch more video content from Mark and the Scroggins Law Group: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/  Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. Scroggins Law Group, PLLC Frisco Office 2500 Legacy Drive, Ste. 250 Frisco, Texas 75034 Phone: 214-469-3100 https://goo.gl/maps/EiUifYUtn1mLeNam8 Dallas Office  4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1490 Dallas, Texas 75206 https://goo.gl/maps/hmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA Plano Office (by appointment only) 5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor Plano, Texas 75024 https://goo.gl/maps/DnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA https://scrogginslawgroup.com/ https://twitter.com/ScrogginsLawGrp https://www.facebook.com/Scrogginslawgroup https://www.instagram.com/scrogginslawgroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrogginslawgroup/   Find a lawyer in your area @ReelLawyers | https://www.reellawyers.com

Can a Child of Divorce or Trauma Be Successful? | Reclamation Transformation Podcast Ep 3

Watch or listen to the Reclamation Transformation podcast episode 3 for an impelling look into how Mark and guest Stephen Tosha utilize self-investment, therapy and making a choice in order to bring about a life transformation. Hear Stephen’s striking and uplifting story about family and childhood trauma, addiction and obesity and how he refuses victimhood in order to have not only self-reliance, but success in relationships and as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch.  Listen to Reclamation Transformation with Dallas Family Law Attorney Mark Scroggins weekly for candid and empowering discussions among real people with experience in divorce, separation and addiction and the psychological, spiritual or environmental effects on topics relating to family law. Listen for the supportive, healing nature of these inspirational talks and in the lessons being learned along the way. Read our blog for more interesting and relatable family law content: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/blog/]Watch more video content from Mark and the Scroggins Law Group: https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/ [https://scrogginslawgroup.com/videos/]  Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. Scroggins Law Group, PLLC Frisco Office 2500 Legacy Drive, Ste. 250 Frisco, Texas 75034 Phone: 214-469-3100 https://goo.gl/maps/EiUifYUtn1mLeNam8 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pTczBrZ29kNDlreUNYU0cxdWdhNUllSzFQUXxBQ3Jtc0ttMXZRNWN5c1VhSXdFbDIyWWdfdFRHekMzUkt2TnVPU3ZpTHVVXzdwRTNJOU5VMmctTG5XR2N4S2FCQXZfNkVQMl9wR0tMS2RiOURzTU81YUtqbVFvaXYwSjBySnphQ0pDdThmVjNTRnVsY2VzUzdKOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FEiUifYUtn1mLeNam8%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Dallas Office  4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1490 Dallas, Texas 75206 https://goo.gl/maps/hmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1DS0tJakUzdFdrbHU1OUQ4Wm9XWk8tQ0wzd3xBQ3Jtc0tsaVUwX0Jwd2J3M2RLaVh1d1ZMWmx6ZFFralJEZG5SN0ZkN0hCb3FJdVJMYW1Ic1VLWWM2WEpPREJiaGZqYXpVQ253QlpGZWprcFhvR1RoQTBRaTVMQ3RoVEhlazdjbWNObEtESVNjNlFMWVV1d0hqRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FhmiUFbXXrjsMi2KBA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] Plano Office (by appointment only) 5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor Plano, Texas 75024 https://goo.gl/maps/DnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhHTU9SeVRjSTR5aVl6VVFDTm5qRnNpcENqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ3d4cnF5Y0h1czVtbWRiTnhsVllsalFmR3dzY2V1TXh3aElZaGN5WDhrOTZZaFZfSk9OekhiNkZreV83MllHUEhnYWVyQXl2RDFvMjVkY0RwQmN5cU0xUlhrWDBwOXJrMzFSWDVTZWVib1drM1g2aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FDnUkaWwPtxHf9V9BA%3Fentry%3Dyt&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] https://scrogginslawgroup.com/ https://twitter.com/ScrogginsLawGrp https://www.facebook.com/Scrogginslawgroup https://www.instagram.com/scrogginslawgroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrogginslawgroup/   Find a lawyer in your area @ReelLawyers | https://www.reellawyers.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Q5S0dDQTZwbzYtZzZ5NDlJSzBxcVN2eTlEZ3xBQ3Jtc0trOVBORDlLUmNzeXNCTXdnWnotaVl0SHE4aEtKR2FFSG9MTXFxY2ZYZVp0OWZEQmFYVkpwVlhqbVdzaldPcGZ0SXRRS2lTc0h1d25QdjF0TkZZN1p0VEh5ZkpWSHhiZGE2bXcxY3VtY0UzZlJiWGg4Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reellawyers.com%2F&v=bsjmo3TZqcc] https://www.youtube.com