Disarming The Narcissist by Wendy T Behary

Disarming The Narcissist by Wendy T Behary

Everyone knows a narcissist, one of those vainglorious individuals in desperate need of constant affirmation and attention. Cognitive therapist Behary's book argues that by modifying your own behavior, you can manage your relationship with such a person. Separating narcissism into categories (spoiled, dependent, deprived and combinations thereof) and exploring the causes of the disorder, the author hopes to assist the reader in overcoming the emotional obstacles involved in interaction with a boss, spouse, friend or relative. Rather than focus on changing the narcissist (which may be impossible), this book aims to help the reader improve self-knowledge to see why the narcissist pushes his or her buttons and how to cope. Some of the instruments Behary provides-such as checklists, flash cards, journal writing- are useful for determining the type of narcissist you are dealing with and how your past experiences affect your responses. The author acknowledges that her book is no panacea, and she doesn't present the reader with strategies for when the narcissist isn't responsive to the actions she has suggested. Notwithstanding this caveat, Behary's book will surely provide help to many in need of a confidence bolster in the face of provocation.

Wendy T.Behary, LCSW, is the founder and clinical director of the Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey, as well as a member of the faculty at the Cognitive Therapy Center and the Schema Therapy Institute of New York. She is also a member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy's distinguished founding fellows. She runs a private clinic in which she specializes in narcissism and high-conflict marital counseling.

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ISBN 13	9781572245198
ISBN 10	1572245190
Title	Disarming The Narcissist
Author	Wendy T Behary
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	New Harbinger Publications
Year published	2008-04-17
Number of pages	184
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