Published Work

Laura is an internationally known expert in narcissistic abuse and attachment trauma. She is passionate about educating on these topics, facilitating the necessary steps in healing, and journeying alongside others as they overcome and create the life that they want for themselves. She has been published in the below articles and videos. The full articles can be read by following the links.

Podcasts and Videos

In this podcast, Laura Bonk shares about five strategies to overcome the shame that narcissistic abuse causes. The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.
Therapist, Laura Bonk, shares her top 5 strategies for promoting mental health and well-being.
Therapist and founder of Pathways Counseling KC, Laura Bonk, is interviewed on the Global Podcast Network. Listen in to hear more about Pathways Counseling KC and our vision.

Articles

The grandiose narcissist is characterized by the overt grandiosity most commonly associated with narcissism. These narcissistic people present as the “Disneyland parent.” They are there for the big days; they like to “put on shows” of their children as if to say, “Look at us. I have these great kids and do all of these great things...
The narcissistic personality is comprised of the following core traits: lack of empathy, selfishness, deceit, manipulation, exploitation, entitlement, and a grandiose sense of self-importance," explains Laura Bonk, MA, PLPC, a therapist.....
  • Psychologists examined how our attachment behavior influences our sexual and dating experiences in online and offline contexts.
In an interview with Fraulila, Laura Bonk from Kansas City in the USA, psychotherapist and expert on attachment behavior and relationships, shares great useful tips for people with an insecure attachment style....
Anxiety, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. Whether we like it or not, anxiety is a natural part of everyday life. It is a survival instinct to help us focus our attention on something that may present as a threat. However, if anxiety levels become excessive, consuming all of our energy.....
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The entitlement mentality can come from a variety of places. The most common one is childhood. "If a child receives everything they want from their parents/caregivers during their childhood and is rarely told "No," this can cause a sense of entitlement," says therapist and owner of Pathways Counseling KC, Laura Bonk, MA, LCPC, LPC.