Dr. Craig Malkin

An online course with Dr. Craig Malkin

Healing from Echoism

Building Healthier Relationships

Echoism can make it difficult to express your needs, accept attention, or feel comfortable taking up space. Learn to recognize these patterns and build healthier, more balanced relationships.

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The goal isn’t to become less caring. The goal is to learn that
Craig Malkin, PhD

Healing from echoism

Stop the Self-Blame

Notice self-blame and make room for what you’re feeling.

Course at a glance

No prior knowledge is required. This course offers educational tools for personal growth.

Video lessons
Learn directly from Dr. Malkin.
Self-paced
Move through the material on your schedule.
Exercises & worksheets
Reflect on your patterns and practice new approaches.
Lifetime access
Return to the material whenever you need it.

Inside the course

Explore the spectrum, recognize echoism in everyday relationships, and practice making room for your needs.

A note on caring

Empathy shouldn’t erase disappointment. Caring about someone doesn’t mean pretending their choices didn’t hurt.

1Understanding narcissism and echoismBuild a clear foundation for recognizing both ends of the spectrum.
2Recognizing echoism in relationshipsNotice self-silencing, fear of attention, and one-sided dynamics.
3Protecting yourself from toxic dynamicsUse reflection and boundary-setting tools with greater confidence.
4Building healthier relationshipsCreate a personal growth plan that makes room for voice and mutuality.
Space for both people.

A look inside the course

Module 2 worksheet: recognizing echoism through patterns such as saying yes to avoid conflict, apologizing for needs, and downplaying accomplishments.
Worksheet excerptRecognizing echoism in relationships, from Module 2.View worksheet excerpt
The course lesson screen showing Module 2 guidance, reflection prompts, and the lesson and worksheet navigation.
Course lesson screenLesson guidance and accompanying reflection exercises.View course screen

Begin healing from echoism

Learn directly from the psychologist who introduced echoism to a broad international audience.

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