Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality

Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality
Author: Elsa Ronningstam
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2005-04-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195148738

"Now, Elsa Ronningstam presents a balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date review of our understanding of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). She insightfully addresses the complicated matter of the etiology of NPD and provides practical criteria for its diagnosis. She broadens the reader's understanding of narcissism and explains the ways in which it ranges from personality trait, which can be productive, to full-blown disorder, which can be highly destructive. Through fascinating case vignettes, Ronningstam shows us the inner life of narcissistic people, revealing their inner tug of war between self-confidence and arrogance on the one hand and painful shame and insecurity on the other."--BOOK JACKET.

Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality

Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality
Author: Elsa F. Ronningstam
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2005-04-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0198033966

Narcissists have been much maligned, but according to clinicians who study personality, there are many productive narcissists who succeed spectacularly well in life because they can articulate a vision and make others follow. Elsa Ronningstam, who has been studying and treating narcissists for 20 years, presents a balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date review of our understanding of narcissistic personality disorder, explaining the range from personality trait, which can be productive, to full-blown disorder, which can be highly destructive. Through fascinating case histories, Ronningstam shows us the inner life of narcissists, the tug of war that exists within them between self-confidence and arrogance on the one hand and painful shame and insecurity on the other. It is the first integrated clinical and empirical guide to assist clinicians in their work with narcissistic patients.

How to Deal with a Narcissist

How to Deal with a Narcissist
Author: Marleen Grayson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2015-03-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530722785

Narcissism is not an easy personality trait to deal with. Especially if you don't know what to look out for, or if you don't understand why the narcissist is acting the way they do. Many people who are initially dismissed as "selfish" actually turn out to be narcissists. These are people who typically focus too much (or in some cases - entirely) on themselves because they believe they are superior to others. Those afflicted with narcissism are typically not very happy individuals, even though at first glance it may look like they are. They actually suffer from a personality disorder that can only be addressed with the help of a caring friend or family member. If you are the family or loved one of a person with such a disorder, it is likely your duty to better understand the condition so that you can not only protect yourself, but also give support. In this book, I will help you get started by making sense of the condition called Narcissistic Personality Disorder in easy-to-understand terms. This includes the various kinds of narcissism and its different manifestations. This book will help you identify with what your narcissist actually feels and goes through, and hopefully, it will help you become instrumental to their improvement.

Disorders of Narcissism

Disorders of Narcissism
Author: Elsa Ronningstam
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2000
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780765702593

Presents an informative, lucid and clinically useful account of pathological self-absorption and its deleterious effects upon capacities for concern, love, work and morality. Rather than simply addressing individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the text also elucidates such subjects as the treatment of narcissistic patients in intensive pschiatric milieu, group therapy, schema-focused therapy and couples therapy.

The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Author: Cynthia Lechan Goodman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 144052968X

Learn the ins and outs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder with this comprehensive, approachable guide. 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 the sufferer’s own sense of self. Although perceived as self-confident and arrogant, narcissists are really victims of devastatingly low self-esteem and insecurity. The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a comprehensive resource for readers who need guidance, including information on: -Identifying the symptoms in themselves and their 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, The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder is the complete guide to a misunderstood disorder that impacts millions everyday.

When Narcissism Comes to Church

When Narcissism Comes to Church
Author: Chuck DeGroat
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830841997

Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder and those wounded by narcissistic leaders for over twenty years. Offering compassion and hope for both narcissists themselves and those affected by its destructive power, DeGroat imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Author: Rina Mcnally
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2017-12-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981895489

Narcissism is a topical subject. It has always been known to afflict famous personalities, movie stars and corporate stars. The interest in narcissism has now peaked with a new high profile personality reported to be suffering from it - Donald Trump. Do you see him as a narcissist or a messiah of the American masses? Read this book to analyse the pros and cons of this controversial disorder. But narcissism is much more than a disorder vexing the rich and famous. Is a narcissist powerful and ruthless person, like he is made out to be? Or is their bravado, swagger and bluster only a mask to protect their delicate personality? How do narcissists perceive themselves? How others perceive them? How do narcissists see others perceiving them? Are narcissists intentionally fooling or deceiving themselves about their larger than life image? If so, what purpose does it achieve? There must be some reason and method to the madness. This book comprehensively addresses this dilemma. Modern media bombards you with messages which range from bizarre to overtly spectacular. The reality television gives you a vicarious peek into the lives of the rich and famous. The naked truth is purveyed in center-spreads of glossy tabloids. There is no escape from obsession and narcissism. You are forced to identify with one glam star or other. The cult of narcissism is within your reach and lounging just around the corner. Is it possible to escape from the clutches of narcissism? Narcissistic Personality Disorder, how to identifying, understanding and managing narcissism will reveal the inner secrets of a narcissist to you.

Rethinking Narcissism

Rethinking Narcissism
Author: Dr. Craig Malkin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0062348124

Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. "What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest rising searches on Google, and articles on the topic routinely go viral. Yet, the word "narcissist" seems to mean something different every time it's uttered. People hurl the word as insult at anyone who offends them. It's become so ubiquitous, in fact, that it's lost any clear meaning. The only certainty these days is that it's bad to be a narcissist—really bad—inspiring the same kind of roiling queasiness we feel when we hear the words sexist or racist. That's especially troubling news for millennials, the people born after 1980, who've been branded the "most narcissistic generation ever." In Rethinking Narcissism readers will learn that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply. The truth is that we all fall on a spectrum somewhere between utter selflessness on the one side, and arrogance and grandiosity on the other. A healthy middle exhibits a strong sense of self. On the far end lies sociopathy. Malkin deconstructs healthy from unhealthy narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves.

The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Author: W. Keith Campbell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2011-08-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 047060722X

The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder is the definitive resource for empirically sound information on narcissism for researchers, students, and clinicians at a time when this personality disorder has become a particularly relevant area of interest. This unique work deepens understanding of how narcissistic behavior influences behavior and impedes progress in the worlds of work, relationships, and politics.!--EndFragment--

Narcissist: A Complete Effective Guide To Understanding And Dealing With A Range Of Narcissistic Personalities

Narcissist: A Complete Effective Guide To Understanding And Dealing With A Range Of Narcissistic Personalities
Author: Alex C. Wolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781793834508

The Most Comprehensive and Detailed Guide to Understanding And Dealing With Narcissists You'll Ever Read. Whether it's family members with an overblown ego or a friend who's extremely self-absorbed or a colleague at work that's driving you insane with his sense of entitlement, we've all encountered a narcissist at some point in our lives, and the experience is never a pleasant one. Narcissism is a personality disorder that is often difficult to deal with. Once associated with famous people and corporate mavericks, it has become more widespread with the proliferation of social media and other modern conveniences. In this insightful guide, Alex C. Wolf pulls back the curtain and gives you the inside look on how the brain of a narcissist works, why they think the way they do and gives you techniques and strategies to deal with narcissists without losing your sanity. Here's a sample of some of the tools you'll discover in this book: Understanding the thought processes of narcissistic individuals Personality disorders related to narcissism Foolproof methods to identify a narcissist Recognizing personality disorder traits and how to protect yourself against them How to live with a roommate or family member who's a narcissist Identifying and dealing with narcissistic abuse ...and much more! Deeply profound and highly applicable, Narcissism is an incredibly thorough guide that is founded in established psychology and real-world observation that will help you put an end to the vicious cycle of narcissistic abuse and take back control of your boundaries. Scroll up and click the button to buy now!