Narcissism For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781394182350 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 288 str.

Laura L. (Presbyterian Medical Group) Smith

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part 1: Reflecting on Narcissism 5Chapter 1: Narcissism: The Big Picture 7Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Narcissism 19Chapter 3: Better Together? Considering Collective Narcissism 35Chapter 4: Tracing the Roots of Narcissism to Parenting 45Part 2: Interacting with Narcissists 59Chapter 5: Dealing with Narcissistic Partners 61Chapter 6: The Effects of Narcissistic Parenting 85Chapter 7: Close Encounters with Narcissists 107Chapter 8: Exploring Vulnerabilities: Who Attracts a Narcissist 121Chapter 9: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: A Tool Kit 131Part 3: Recognizing Narcissists' Emotions and Behaviors 151Chapter 10: Exploring the Nuances of Self-Esteem and Narcissism 153Chapter 11: Assessing Narcissistic Aggression 163Chapter 12: Feeling Entitled to Everything 179Chapter 13: The Struggling Narcissist: Coping with Co-Occurring Disorders 191Chapter 14: Success Is in the Eye of the (Narcissistic) Beholder 203Part 4: How Culture Cultivates Narcissism 213Chapter 15: Staying Connected but Alone: Narcissism and the Social Media Effect 215Chapter 16: Everyone Is Just So Special: How Culture Fans the Narcissist's Flame 225Chapter 17: Incivility and Narcissism: A Growing Concern 233Part 5: Treating Narcissism 241Chapter 18: Seeking Help 243Chapter 19: Taking the Psychodynamic Approach to Treating Narcissism 255Chapter 20: Changing Thoughts and Behaviors with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 265Chapter 21: Coping Skills for Narcissists: Dialectical Behavior Therapy 285Part 6: The Part of Tens 303Chapter 22: Ten Quick Ways to Diffuse Narcissistic Behavior 305Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leaving a Narcissistic Relationship 311Index 315

O autorze

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has helped many patients with narcissistic personality disorder, as well as those suffering the effects of having a relationship with a narcissist. She is the author of Anxiety & Depression For Dummies Workbook, Anger Management For Dummies, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder For Dummies.