What is DARVO ?

DARVO comes from the abbreviation “Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.”

DARVO is a learned behavior, but because it is learned, it can be unlearned. Awareness, therapy focused on emotion regulation/attachment/family patterns and practicing accountability in safe ways help rewire it.

To learn more, look here.

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Pub: 24 Feb 2026 00:06 UTC

Edit: 24 Feb 2026 21:12 UTC