Narcissistic Abuse - A Therapist s Guide to Identifying, Escaping Healing from Toxic

Narcissism is one of ten personality disorders and a type of mental illness whereby a person has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. Narcissistic abuse is an insidious form of domestic violence that is characterized by a cycle of abuse, including purposeful love-bombing and devaluing as a means to control. This book will educate readers by identifying triggers, red flags and patterns of behaviour in order to understand malignant behaviours and the different phases of narcissistic abuse: The Luring Phase, The Love-Bombing Phase, The Mask-Slipping Phase, The Discard Phase and The Smear Campaign Phase. Delving into the mentality and motivations of a narcissist, Vanessa Reiser will also look at the victim''s mindset so that survivors of narcissistic abuse can better understand their own behaviours. She offers practices and tools for healing from the trauma and breaking any cycles of abuse that may have formed. Reiser also identifies three essential elements of narcissistic abuse: - Dangerous behaviours and warning signs - How to escape safely from an abuser - Ways to heal from the psychological damage

Product details

• Authors: Vanessa Reiser
• Publisher: Headline Home
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2024
• EAN: 9781035407675
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3540767-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 232 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; SELF-HELP / Abuse, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Bullying, Dating, relationships, living together & marriage, Coping with mental health issues, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Violence in society, Coping with / advice about mental health issues, Coping with / advice about abuse