Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed - Softcover

Wendy T. Behary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572245190 ISBN 13: 9781572245198

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, 2008

Synopsis

How can you handle the narcissistic people in your life? They're frustrating (and maybe even intimidating) to deal with. You might need to interact with some of them in social or professional settings, and you might even love one-so sometimes it just doesn't work to simply ignore them. You need to find a way of communicating effectively with narcissists, getting your point across and meeting your needs while side-stepping unproductive power struggles and senseless arguments. Disarming the Narcissist offers a host of effective strategies for dealing effectively with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe.

Disarming the Narcissist will show you how to move past the narcissist's defenses using compassionate, empathetic communication. You'll learn how narcissists view the world, how to navigate their coping styles, and why, oftentimes, it's sad and lonely being a narcissist. By learning to anticipate and avoid certain hot-button issues, you'll be able to relate to narcissists without triggering aggression. By validating some common narcissistic concerns, you'll find out how to be heard in conversation with a narcissist. Finally, you'll learn how to set limits with your narcissist and when it's time to draw the line on unacceptable behavior.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Disarming the Narcissist is a step-by-step guide to treating and communicating with narcissists with compassion and empathy in a way that still preserves the reader's personal boundaries and sanity.

About the Author:

Wendy T. Behary, LCSW, is founder and clinical director of the Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and the NJ Institute for Schema Therapy. She is also a distinguished founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She maintains a private practice, specializing in narcissism and high-conflict couples therapy.
 
Preface writer Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is the author of The Mindful Brain, and an associate clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine Center for Human Development.
 
Foreword writer Jeffrey Young, PhD, is the author of Schema Therapy, a Practitioner’s Guide, and founder/director of the Schema Therapy Institute Schema Therapy Institute of NYC.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1572245190
• ISBN 13: 9781572245198
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184