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    Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents
    Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents
    Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents
    Audiobook7 hours

    Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents

    Written by Nina W. Brown

    Narrated by Lisa Renee Pitts

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    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.

    The second edition of 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 fulfull your needs and expectations.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateSep 30, 2011
    ISBN9781452674261
    Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents

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    • 3/5
      A Great book for me to learn more about exploring my own emotions, and grow. I really enjoyed the chapter about boundaries. A lot of times, I had to look into myself for my own behaviors and emotions. The takeaway from this book is that you need to prepare yourself for situations and how you would react. I remember one time when I was ready and prepared for a confrontation. I didn't feel enmeshed with feelings.

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    • 4/5
      I thought this was one of the best self-help books I have ever read. It does a thorough job covering the topic of Destructive Narcissistic Parents and provides scales to help place the amount of impact their behavior had upon your life. It provides many strategies for coping, empowering, and protecting from that impact; and gives exercises for becoming aware and growth and building empathy. I cannot say it enough, this is a terrific book. Dr. Brown knows her stuff.