The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment ( Cloth Edition)
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The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment ( Cloth Edition) by Donaldson-Press
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780029254356 |
| ISBN 10 | 0029254353 |
| Title | The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment ( Cloth Edition) |
| Author | Donaldson-Press |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 1994-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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