Gaslighting, The Double Whammy, Interrogation A... (2026)

The title "Gaslighting, the Double Whammy, Interrogation and Other Methods of Covert Control in Psychotherapy and Analysis" refers to a seminal work by psychiatrist published in 1996. The book explores how therapists can unintentionally abuse their position of power through subtle indoctrination and manipulative techniques that mirror interrogation. Key Concepts from Dorpat's Framework

: A specific type of gaslighting consisting of three steps: A verbal attack on the victim. The victim's response to that attack. Gaslighting, the Double Whammy, Interrogation a...

A gaslighting intervention where the victimizer attacks the victim's judgment or sanity regarding their own response. The title "Gaslighting, the Double Whammy, Interrogation and