Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M Pressman

MP3-CD

The Narcissistic Family

Diagnosis and Treatment

Sprecher: White, Karen

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman is a therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is known for her work with dysfunctional families, particularly with survivors of incest.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Brilliance Audio
• Gesamtlaufzeit: 420 Min.
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juni 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781501264306
• Artikelnr.: 42605838

Rezensionen

"The authors have skilfully presented an often difficult topic inan easy-to-read work which will be of value to helpers at any stageof their professional development." (Anglican TheologicalReview)

?So readable and chock full of understandable case examples that itdemands to be shared with patients. It focuses on the conduct ofparents and their children trying to make sense out of theirchaotic lifestyles in search of love, self-esteem, acceptance, andinner peace. Its valuable insights can be potent reinforcers of thetherapeutic experience.? (Jack G. Wiggins, Ph.D., past president,American Psychological Association)

?Such a find. The concept is an artful and practical synthesis thatbears effective witness to the authors' depth of knowledge ofcontemporary psychotherapeutic literature.? (Joseph R. McCool,Ph.D., past president, Academy of Family Psychology)

?I believe that this book should be required reading for everyfamily physician. It is a real eye opener for those physicians whoroutinely prescribe psychotropic medications without psychiatricinput and without insisting on the patient's participation intherapy.? (Laurence Bouchard, D.O., past president, AmericanAssociation of Doctors of Osteopathy)