Children and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Guide for Parents


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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a very common problem in society today, and children are very often victims. They need to understand what is happening, and that it is not their fault. This book will help you to learn how to talk to your child about this difficult subject, no matter your child's age. Whether the narcissist you know is a friend, relative or even the other parent, this book can help you.




Children of the Self-Absorbed


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Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't 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. From the author of Working with the Self-Absorbed and Loving the Self-Absorbed, this major revision 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 parent's problem. You'll learn the different types of destructive narcissism and how to recognize their effects on relationships. With the aid of proven techniques, you'll discover that you're not helpless against your parent's behavior and that you needn't consider giving up on the relationship. Instead, realistic strategies and steps are suggested for learning to set mutually agreed upon behaviors that can help you fulfill your needs and expectations.




Narcissistic Child Mothers, and Fathers Who Do Co-Parenting Lookout For Behavior Signs In Your Children And Understand The Covert Narcissistic Personality Disorder


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Is your child just a little rascal, or a narcissist in the making? Temper tantrums, unreasonable demands, and grandiose fantasies. These are normal behaviors to expect from a kid, right? You may have been the same way when you were a kid, and you grew up fine. Kids are expected to misbehave, demand attention, and be self-centered... up to a certain point. But when their behavior begins to be disruptive - or even destructive - then it may be time to take a closer look. Do they have an inflated self-image that's becoming more tiresome than endearing? Is their sense of entitlement making them harder to please and more difficult to deal with? Is their need for attention getting to be extreme that you have less and less time for your other kids? You might not know it, but your parenting could be influencing your child's behavior. Researchers have found that parents who overvalue their child's qualities are more likely to have narcissistic children. And these narcissistic tendencies might be carried over into adulthood. If you're worried about your child's self-absorption, it might help to learn more about the concerning characteristics of narcissism and how these may manifest throughout childhood. In Narcissistic Child, you will discover: ● How you could be unwittingly encouraging narcissistic behavior, even though you're just trying to build your child's confidence ● The troubling behaviors to watch for in your child that could be early signs of narcissistic tendencies ● How to tell the difference between typical childhood self-centeredness and insidious narcissism ● Why not helping your child every time they need it is actually helpful for their development ● The #1 thing you should never say when your child is acting up if you want them to listen to you ● How the well-being of your other children may be at risk and how to teach them to protect themselves from a narcissistic sibling ● The valuable life skills to teach your child that will help them handle disappointment and adversity maturely And much more. Every parent wants to protect their children and keep their feelings from being hurt. But by shielding them too much from life, you're not preparing them for it. Being used to constant undeserved praise will make them expect it and react negatively when they don't. Being told they're special all the time will lead to the worldview that other people are inferior. There may be a lot of things out of your control when it comes to your child's personality, but this early age is the perfect opportunity to mold them into people who are confident but not conceited, strong but not bullying, and ambitious but not entitled.




Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents


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Use this book to find out if you've unknowingly been a victim of a narcissist, and how to release the grab it still holds on you!




The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder


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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.




Trapped in the Mirror


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In this compelling book, Elan Golomb identifies the crux of the emotional and psychological problems of millions of adults. Simply put, the children of narcissist—offspring of parents whose interest always towered above the most basic needs of their sons and daughters—share a common belief: They believe they do not have the right to exist. The difficulties experienced by adult children of narcissists can manifest themselves in many ways: for examples, physical self-loathing that takes form of overeating, anorexia, or bulimia; a self-destructive streak that causes poor job performance and rocky personal relationships; or a struggle with the self that is perpetuated in the adult's interaction with his or her own children. These dilemmas are both common and correctable, Dr. Golomb tells us. With an empathic blend of scholarship and case studies, along with her own personal narrative of her fight for self, Dr. Golomb plumbs the depths of this problem, revealing its mysterious hold on the affairs of otherwise bright, aware, motivated, and worthy people. Trapped in the Mirror explores. the nature of the paralysis and lack of motivation so many adults feel stress and its role in exacerbating childhood wrongs why do many of our relationships seem to be "reruns" of the past how one's body image can be formed by faulty parenting how anger must be acknowledge to be overcome and, most important, how even the most traumatized self can be healed. Rooted in a profoundly humanist traditional approach, and suffused with the benefit of the latest knowledge about intrafamily relationships, Trapped in the Mirror offers more than the average self-help book; it is truly the first self-heal book for millions.




Will I Ever be Good Enough?


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The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers,Will I Ever Be Good Enough?provides the expert assistance you need in order to overcome this debilitating history and reclaim your life for yourself. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in women's psychology and health, psychotherapist Dr. Karyl McBride helpsyou recognize the widespread effects of this maternal emotional abuse and guides you as you create an individualized program for self-protection, resolution, and complete recovery.An estimated 1.5 million American women have narcissistic personality disorder, which makes them so insecure and overbearing, insensitive and domineering that they can psychologically damage their daughters for life. Daughters of narcissistic mothers learn that maternal love is not unconditional, and that it is given only when they behave in accordance with their mothers' often unreasonable expectations and whims. As adults, these daughters consequently have difficulty overcoming their insecurities and feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, sadness, and emotional emptiness. They may also have a terrible fear of abandonment that leads them to form unhealthy love relationships, as well as a tendency to perfectionism and unrelenting self-criticism, or to self-sabotage and frustration.Herself the recovering daughter of a narcissistic mother, Dr. McBride includes her personal struggle, which adds a profound level of authority to her work, along with the perspectives of the hundreds of suffering daughters she's interviewed over the years. Their stories of how maternal abuse has manifested in their lives -- as well as how they have successfully overcome its effects -- show you that you're not alone and that you can take back your life and have the controlyouwant.Dr. McBride's step-by-step program will enable you to:(1) Recognize your own experience with maternal narcissism and its effects on all aspects of your life (2) Discover how you have internalized verbal and nonverbal messages from your mother and how these have translated into a strong desire to overachieve or a tendency to self-sabotage (3) Construct a step-by-step program to reclaim your life and enhance your sense of self, a process that includes creating a psychological separation from your mother and breaking the legacy of abuse. You will also learn how not to repeat your mother's mistakes with your own daughter.Warm and sympathetic, filled with the examples of women who have established healthy boundaries with their hurtful mothers,Will I Ever Be Good Enough?encourages and inspires you as it aids your recovery.




Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent


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Being partnered with a narcissist or borderline personality can be hard enough, but learning how to shield children from the fallout is paramount. Here, the authors show readers how to manage parenting when a narcissistic or borderline partner is part of the equation. Life in a narcissistic family system is at best challenging, and too often filled with chaos, isolation, emotional outbursts, and rigid controlling behaviors. It is too often devoid of peace and emotional safety. In the worst outcomes, children in these families grow up with low self-worth, issues with trust and belonging, and a lack of self-compassion. They are at significant risk of carrying the cycle forward and having poor adult relationships. This book offers a way to intervene and disrupt the cycle of negative outcomes for children. Written by two family therapists who bring a combined total of sixty years of clinical practice with individuals and families, the book pulls no punches, giving clear-headed advice, easy to follow actions to help children, and an abundance of teaching examples. Instead of the doom and gloom scenarios often presented about life with a narcissist or borderline, this book provides a much more positive outlook, and most importantly, it offers hope and a path to an entirely different outcome for the family members. Supported by current research in neuroscience, mindfulness and parenting information, the book focuses on teaching resilience and self-compassion to raise emotionally healthy children, even in a narcissistic family system. It starts by helping parents get a clear understanding of what they face with a narcissistic or borderline partner. There is no room here for denial, but there are also many options to explore. It explains how and why the narcissistic family system functions so poorly for raising healthy children, and pinpoints the deficits while providing information on how to intervene more effectively for the benefit of the children. Using their years of experience, the authors present ideas for staying together as well as knowing when to leave the relationship and how best to do that. Emphasis throughout the book is on supporting and strengthening the reader with encouragement, concrete ideas, skills and compassionate understanding.




Narcissistic Parents


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Did you grow up with a narcissistic parent as a role model? Do you still struggle in your relationship with your parents? Do you want to understand how you can heal old wounds and regain a positive relationship with your parents? read on The simple truth is, being a parent is all about giving themselves, to encourage your child's growth and development. But what occurs when this isn't the case? Some parents reject the necessities of their children, concentrating and asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even the youngest of children. This may mainly be the case when a parent has narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder. With this book, you will become reassured that you're not helpless toward your relationship with your narcissistic parent and that there is no need to throw in the towel or give up. This book offers a step-by-step plan for resolving conflict and building a meaningful relationship with a narcissistic parent. You will learn the different types of destructive narcissism and how to identify their effects on relationships. With the help of proven techniques, exercises, and strategies, you will comprehend how to set mutually agreed-upon boundaries and behaviors that can help create a more positive and reciprocal relationship. You will learn: - How to heal from childhood wounds. - Strategies for dealing with narcissistic parents. - How does a narcissistic mother affect a daughter as opposed to a son. - How to recognize emotionally immature parents. - The Effects of psychological abuse. - Alternative healing modalities for healing after narcissistic parental abuse. - How to develop emotional intelligence and boundaries. - Exercises and activities to help fortify your "self". - The importance of humor and creativity. Narcissistic Parents is a journey through the stages of transmuting your painful parental relationship, by healing deep-seated childhood traumas and setting advantageous boundaries. The information and exercises provided will have an immediate impact. Furthermore, instead of merely telling you to do something, we provide practical, user-friendly science-backed actions that can create real and lasting changes if followed correctly. Would you like to know more? Download now and stop creating unnecessary havoc in your relationships, by rewiring your sense of self and transforming into who you truly are. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button. ** Buy the paperback version of this book and get the kindle version FREE **




Liking the Child You Love


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How to recognize and cope with Parent Frustration Syndrome (PFS): negative thoughts and feelings about your children"




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