The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment / Edition 1

The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment / Edition 1

by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman
ISBN-10:
0787908703
ISBN-13:
9780787908706
Pub. Date:
07/15/1997
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
0787908703
ISBN-13:
9780787908706
Pub. Date:
07/15/1997
Publisher:
Wiley
The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment / Edition 1

The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment / Edition 1

by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman
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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780787908706
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 07/15/1997
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

THE NARCISSISTIC FAMILY MODEL.

Narcissus and Echo: The Original Narcissistic System.

Characteristics of the Narcissistic Family.

Narcissus, Narcissism, and the Narcissistic Family Model.

THERAPY WITH ADULTS RAISED IN NARCISSISTIC FAMILIES.

Acceptance: The Key to Recovery.

Feelings and Communication.

Setting Boundaries.

Decision Making and Deferment of Gratification.

Trust and Therapy.

Intimacy, Sex, and Friendship.

"I Do, Therefore I Am" Versus Validating the Treasure.
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