Mother Gothel, the villain of Disney’s Tangled, is one of the best on-screen examples of gaslighting. Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright break down how Gothel’s relationship with Rapunzel shows all 11 signs of gaslighting as outlined by the work of noted psychologist Dr. Stephanie A. Sarkis. And they talk about some fun tricks the filmmakers use to show just how toxic Gothel is, and how Rapunzel is finally able to free herself. And Jonathan makes fun of Alan. And Alan's dog. They probably both deserve it. Join our Patreon! Buy or rent Tangled here: Or here: Or watch it on Disney Get a Cinema Therapy Shirt: Get some popcorn here: Use code CTherapy at checkout for 10% off! Set up a free consultation with Jonathan: (WE'RE SO SORRY! DUE TO OUR RECENT UNEXPECTED SURGE IN SUBS, JONATHAN'S TIME SET ASIDE FOR FREE CONSULTS IS NOW FULL) Read the original article in Psychology Today here: Watch Episodes of Cinema Therapy here: Or watch our series: Coping with Coronavirus Quarantine here: Cinema Therapy is: Written by: Megan Seawright, Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright Produced by: Jonathan Decker, Megan Seawright & Alan Seawright Edited by: Alan Seawright Director of Photography: Bradley Olsen Russian Transcription by: Alena Petriaeva Spanish Transcription by: Juan Willems
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