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Title: The Narcissistic Family
Condition: New
EAN: 9780787908706
ISBN: 9780787908706
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 25/06/1997
Item Height: 245mm
Item Length: 153mm
Item Width: 13mm
Item Weight: 252g
Language: English
Description: In this compelling book, the authors present an innovative therapeutic model for understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families? families the authors call narcissistic. Narcissistic families have a parental system that is, for whatever reason (job stress, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, physical disability, lack of parenting skills, self-centered immaturity), primarily involved in getting its own needs met. The children in such narcissistic family systems try to earn love, attention and approval by satisfying their parents' needs, thus never developing the ability to recognize their own needs or create strategies for getting them met. By outlining the theoretical framework of their model and using dozens of illustrative clinical examples, the authors clearly illuminate specific practice guidelines for treating these individuals.

Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman is a therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is known for her work with dysfunctional families, particularly with survivors of incest. Robert M. Pressman is the editor-in-chief and president of the Joint Commission for the Development of the Treatment and Statistical Manual for Behavioral and Mental Disorders.
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Genre: Society & Culture
Topic: Personal Development, Social Sciences
Subtitle: Diagnosis and Treatment
Author: Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman
Release Year: 1997

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