Disarming the narcissist : surviving & thriving with the self-absorbed

Disarming the narcissist Surviving & thriving with the self-absorbed

Wendy T. Behary

Book - 2021

"Now in its third edition and translated into more than fifteen languages, Disarming the Narcissist is the go-to guide to help readers cope with and confront the narcissist in their lives. Fully revised and updated based on reader feedback, this new edition features new information on shame, hypersexuality, and infidelity in narcissism; legal information for divorcing a narcissist; and the impact of narcissism on children. With this essential how-to, readers will learn how to separate themselves from the narcissist's traps, and gain the respect and validation they deserve"--

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Subjects
Narcissism.
Interpersonal relations.
Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc [2021]
Language
English
Main Author
Wendy T. Behary (author)
Edition
Third edition
Item Description
Revised edition of the author's Disarming the narcissist, [2013].
Physical Description
xiii, 218 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781684037704
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. Framing the Situation: Toward an Understanding of Narcissism
  • 2. Understanding the Anatomy of Personality: Schemas and the Brain
  • 3. Getting Captured: Identifying Your Personal Traps
  • 4. Overcoming the Obstacles: Communication Pitfalls, Snags, and Glitches
  • 5. Paying Attention: Facing Difficult Encounters with a Narcissist
  • 6. Addressing Perilous and Hypersexual Narcissism: The Challenges of Shame, Trust, and Betrayal Trauma
  • 7. Using Empathic Confrontation: A Winning Strategy for Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • 8. Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Protecting Your Children and Supporting Their Wellness
  • 9. Making the Most of a Difficult Situation: Seven Gifts of Communication with a Narcissist
  • Acknowledgments
  • Resources
  • References
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Everyone knows a narcissist, one of those vainglorious individuals in desperate need of constant affirmation and attention. Cognitive therapist Behary's book argues that by modifying your own behavior, you can manage your relationship with such a person. Separating narcissism into categories (spoiled, dependent, deprived and combinations thereof) and exploring the causes of the disorder, the author hopes to assist the reader in overcoming the emotional obstacles involved in interaction with a boss, spouse, friend or relative. Rather than focus on changing the narcissist (which may be impossible), this book aims to help the reader improve self-knowledge to see why the narcissist pushes his or her buttons and how to cope. Some of the instruments Behary provides-such as checklists, flash cards, journal writing- are useful for determining the type of narcissist you are dealing with and how your past experiences affect your responses. The author acknowledges that her book is no panacea, and she doesn't present the reader with strategies for when the narcissist isn't responsive to the actions she has suggested. Notwithstanding this caveat, Behary's book will surely provide help to many in need of a confidence bolster in the face of provocation. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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