The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder : The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder : The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder
ISBN: 9781440528811
Publication Date: 15 December 2011

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, often mistaken for a too-big ego or inflated self-esteem, is in actuality a severe psychological condition that ruins marriages, social relationships, work environments, and often, your own sense of self. Although many narcissists may be perceived as self-confident and arrogant, if you suffer from this disorder, you may fall victim to devastatingly low self-esteem and insecurity. This book is a comprehensive resource if you need guidance, including information on: ?Identifying the symptoms in yourself and your loved ones ?Different types of narcissists ?Living with a narcissistic (one-way) relationship ?Treatment options and methods ?Preventing narcissism in children and young adults ?Recovering from a narcissistic relationship with a parent, spouse, or friend Complete with an exclusive section on the epidemic of "net narcissism" due to social media, this is the complete guide to a misunderstood disorder that impacts you--or someone you love--every day. AUTHOR: Cynthia Lechan Goodman, Med, received her Master of Education degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology. As an outpatient counselor in New York City, she worked with patients suffering from mood and personality disorders, helping them work through life skills, job skills, issues relating to family and relationships, and general emotional and psychological issues. Barbara Leff, LCSW has been a licensed and nationally credentialed social worker for over twenty years. She has done postgraduate mental health center and institute training at the Institute for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has worked with patients of all ages, races, and economic statuses on controlling their narcissism and establishing positive, healthy relatio...