A Unique and easy to read book for anyone doing their counselling training. It covers all theory and skills learned on introduction and certificate level. It also includes some personal development tools, to support your emotional growth. Also for psychologists and anyone working with public services that wants to enhance their skills in working with people. Linda is a therapist, clinical supervisor, trainer and author, with a unique style of writing that makes the journey through this academic course, both interesting and enlightening.

Self absorbed mothers have been part of our society for millions of years. It has enabled writers to pen fairy tales such as Snow white and Cinderella. They are usually portrayed as evil step mothers rather than biological mothers, although biological mothers are just as capable (either in awareness or totally outside their conscious awareness) of abusing and manipulating the minds and hearts of their offspring. As therapists we are well aware of the 'self absorbed' or narcissistic mother and the impact they have on their children's lives which predominantly come out in adulthood. They fill...