Book : Children Of The Self-absorbed A Grown-ups Guide To...

-Titulo Original : Children Of The Self-absorbed A Grown-ups Guide To Getting Over Narcissistic Parents

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New Harbinger Publications

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Do you have a self-absorbed or narcissistic parent who’s made you feel rejected, unloved, or unworthy? Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your childs growth and development. But what happens when this isnt the case? Some parents dismiss the needs of their children, asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even very young children. This may especially be the case when a parent has narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This fully revised and updated edition of a self-help classic offers a step-by-step approach to resolving conflict and building a meaningful relationship with a narcissistic parent.Children of the Self-Absorbed offers clear definitions of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder to help you identify the extent of your parents problem. Youll learn the different types of destructive narcissism and how to recognize their effects on your relationships. Packed with proven techniques, youll realize that you’re not helpless against your parents behavior, and that you don’t have to give up on the relationship. Instead, you’ll find realistic strategies and steps for setting up mutually agreed upon behaviors, so you can fulfill your own emotional needs.In this new edition, you’ll discover:Skills for managing intense emotionsTools for building character, self-esteem, and self-acceptanceHow kindness and gratitude can promote self-healingHow to build trust and empathy with others If you’re ready to begin healing from the pain of growing up with a self-absorbed parent and establish the boundaries you need to thrive-this book will guide you, one step at a time. Review “In this book, Nina Brown provides hope to those who struggle to overcome the negative impact of self-absorbed parents. She presents down-to-earth, practical strategies for gaining insight into the parental toxic effect, and developing approaches to overcome it. The information in this book can also be valuable to anyone working with adults trying to understand how their parents still negatively influence them as adults.” -Travis J. Courville, LCSW, CGP, FAGPA, licensed clinical social worker, fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, certified group psychotherapist, and adjunct professor in the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston“Positive revenge and bypassing forgiveness are two brilliant strategies found in this remarkable guide that provides a detailed map to moving forward from wounds inflicted by parents who prioritize themselves above their children. This novel path can preserve and repair connection without retaliatory damage. Included are varied expressive exercises-writing, drawing, visualizing-that have broad reach for individuals, practitioners, and educators alike. With sensitivity and without judging, Nina Brown outlines how to implement these creative steps to healing that can lead the way to your most satisfying life!” -Helene Satz, PsyD, ABPP, CGP, LFAGPA, behavioral health faculty at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI; 2018 recipient of the Harold S. Bernard Group Psychotherapy Training Award from the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists“Excellent reference for anyone, especially children reared by a self-absorbed parent. The book is broken down into digestible bits, making it very easy to absorb. Nina Brown invites the reader to take the path to the person they want to be. All along, I thought I assumed the role of the compliant child; reading this book helped me to realize instead that I assumed the role of the rebellious child-this new perspective has been very helpful.” -Nial P. Quinlan, LPC, PhD, counselor in private practice in Norfolk/Yorktown, VA“This very important book serves as a guide to recovery for those who have grown up with self-absorbed parents. Nina Brown’s voice leads the reader through understanding, self-exploratio