Dr. Shaler is a renowned expert in empowering individuals who find themselves entangled with toxic and relentlessly difficult people known as ‘Hijackals’. With a deep understanding of emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and coercive control, Dr. Shaler helps partners, exes, and adult children recognize the patterns of abuse they may be experiencing and guides them in reclaiming their power.
Through her work, she introduced the term ‘Hijackals’ as a non-clinical description for individuals who constantly seek power, status, and control. These individuals employ tactics such as blame, shame, justification, and deflection, often deceiving those outside the relationship by appearing charming, fun, thoughtful, and doting. The emotional turmoil caused by Hijackals can be incredibly disorienting and can leave individuals feeling isolated and at fault for the mistreatment they endure.
Dr. Shaler provides invaluable support to those navigating relationships with Hijackals, helping them make informed decisions about whether to continue or leave the relationship. Choosing to break free from the clutches of a Hijackal requires courage and determination, but it can lead to life-transforming outcomes. You are not alone in your experiences, and with Dr. Shaler's guidance, you can gain the clarity and strength needed to regain control of your life.