Psychopathic Type

01Where does this type come from?

Note: today, this imprint would more likely be described as narcissism.
The roots lie in a subtle seduction by a parent – not openly sexual, but emotionally binding.
The child is used to satisfy the parent’s narcissistic needs.
To the child, this “seduction” feels like rejection – there is no real support or contact.
Often a triangle develops: the child competes with the parent of the same sex and cannot identify with them.
In this vulnerable situation, the child reacts either with dominance (tyrannizing) or with manipulation.
On top of this come restrictive messages such as “Be quiet!” or “You’re such a sweetheart – but now be still!”
The child wants to unfold, fights against these restrictions – and tyrannizes or manipulates others to gain space.
The humiliations by the parents create hatred – and feelings of guilt towards them.

The energy is unevenly distributed in the body: it flows strongly into the head, where there is constant thought about how to keep control. Downwards, the flow is blocked – especially at the diaphragm and the waist.
Tyrannical type: the energy goes upwards, the pelvis stays rigid and undercharged.
Manipulative type: the pelvis is overcharged, but not connected to the inner core.

Tyrannical type: a strongly developed upper body and a narrow lower body; raised shoulders, chest pushed out, rigid build; alert eyes, an alert head.
Manipulative type: the body looks more balanced, the back is very flexible, the eyes look seductive.
Both types show tension in the diaphragm, around the eyes and at the back of the head.

Tyrannical type: dominant, controlling, power-oriented.
Manipulative type: charming, seductive, subtle.
Basic fears: fear of humiliation, defeat, dependence, mistakes and neediness. Feelings of inferiority are compensated by control over others – at the same time there is a dependence on those who are controlled, an oral pattern.
The psychopathic type wants closeness, but only while keeping control: “You may be close to me as long as you look up to me.”
They have to win in every competitive situation – often with sexuality or seduction.
They strive for control and apparent freedom, but can hardly surrender or relax.
Feelings are denied, needs are hidden.
They get others to need them – so that they don’t have to show their own neediness.
In society: often in leadership positions, people of power. Fashion and style are often shaped by this type, too.
Sexuality: desire and sex as a means of control; pressure to perform, often linked to impotence. Pleasure and surrender are missing, the body stays tense.
Strengths: directness, strength, will, courage; the ability to provoke others and draw them out of their shell; positive power and leadership.
Typical complaints: stomach ulcers, heart problems (especially after defeats), midlife crisis.

The psychopathic type has to learn to let go and find access to their deeper layers: neediness, sadness, vulnerability and the fear of control and manipulation.
What helps them move on: insecurity, failures, career crises, surrender and grounding.
Finding the connection to the heart – melting!
Learning to receive, to express needs, to ask and to be grateful.
Important for anyone accompanying them: don’t get drawn into power games, set tasks, get them out of their head and encourage the connection to the heart. First comes anger, then sadness.
Bodywork, pulsation, breathing exercises and energy work are helpful.