Author: Cecilia Overt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781675125540
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
You Are Just 1-Click Away From Learning How To Recover From Emotional Abuse, Manipulation And Torture Instilled By A Narcissist Or A Person With A Manipulative Disorder! Dealing with a narcissist or manipulative person is like riding a rollercoaster that just never stops. It also feels like running on a hamster wheel where even after trying all manner of threats and having lengthy conversations after that, the self-centeredness and manipulation never stops. Most narcissists and people with other manipulation disorders never see anything wrong with the way they do things, probably because their self-centeredness and excessive need for admiration, even at the expense of the wellness of other people, comes so naturally for them. They don't know any other way of doing things. However, this does not mean that you just agree with everything they do and say even if you are being abused. Mental abuse, unlike physical abuse, does not leave marks or scars but its effects have far-reaching consequences, as you've already found out. What then do you do? How do you unchain yourself from the claws of a narcissistic abuser and manipulator? How do you spot narcissistic and manipulative tendencies? How do you neutralize narcissistic and manipulative tendencies before they get through to you? How do you build the mental toughness to say no and put your foot down when dealing with a narcissistic and manipulative person? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it has everything you need to know about narcissism and narcissistic abuse; with realistic and actionable ways for you to overcome the abuse and begin the journey towards healing. Are you tired of having to live in a war zone of enduring an abuse cycle of love bombing and devaluation coupled with other covert tactics like gaslighting, projection, triangulation and pathological mind games that only make you doubt your memory, your sanity and your ability to make sound decisions, as your self-esteem takes a serious hit? If so, Here is what you'll learn in this book: Who a narcissistic person is What narcissistic abuse syndrome is and how to know if a person is suffering from this disorder How to know whether a person is a narcissist How narcissism manifests itself The vulnerable points of a narcissist and how you can use them to make them change The type of people a narcissists picks to be their victim How narcissism manifests in our families and how to deal with a family member who is a narcissist What empaths see in a narcissist How to gain mental toughness and heal form the abuse of a narcissist How to gain back control from a narcissist The four pillars for recovery after a narcissistic abuse The ins and outs of how to heal from the emotional trauma of being abused by a narcissist And much more! You might be feeling like you are too deep with them and that you need them in your life because they have made you doubt yourself to the point of feeling like you are not good enough. The good news is that this book will help you recover and get out of their claws of manipulation. The journey towards recovery will not be easy but it will definitely be worth it. And so the journey begins... Scroll to the top and click on the Buy Now button.
Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
Author: Cecilia Overt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781675125540
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
You Are Just 1-Click Away From Learning How To Recover From Emotional Abuse, Manipulation And Torture Instilled By A Narcissist Or A Person With A Manipulative Disorder! Dealing with a narcissist or manipulative person is like riding a rollercoaster that just never stops. It also feels like running on a hamster wheel where even after trying all manner of threats and having lengthy conversations after that, the self-centeredness and manipulation never stops. Most narcissists and people with other manipulation disorders never see anything wrong with the way they do things, probably because their self-centeredness and excessive need for admiration, even at the expense of the wellness of other people, comes so naturally for them. They don't know any other way of doing things. However, this does not mean that you just agree with everything they do and say even if you are being abused. Mental abuse, unlike physical abuse, does not leave marks or scars but its effects have far-reaching consequences, as you've already found out. What then do you do? How do you unchain yourself from the claws of a narcissistic abuser and manipulator? How do you spot narcissistic and manipulative tendencies? How do you neutralize narcissistic and manipulative tendencies before they get through to you? How do you build the mental toughness to say no and put your foot down when dealing with a narcissistic and manipulative person? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it has everything you need to know about narcissism and narcissistic abuse; with realistic and actionable ways for you to overcome the abuse and begin the journey towards healing. Are you tired of having to live in a war zone of enduring an abuse cycle of love bombing and devaluation coupled with other covert tactics like gaslighting, projection, triangulation and pathological mind games that only make you doubt your memory, your sanity and your ability to make sound decisions, as your self-esteem takes a serious hit? If so, Here is what you'll learn in this book: Who a narcissistic person is What narcissistic abuse syndrome is and how to know if a person is suffering from this disorder How to know whether a person is a narcissist How narcissism manifests itself The vulnerable points of a narcissist and how you can use them to make them change The type of people a narcissists picks to be their victim How narcissism manifests in our families and how to deal with a family member who is a narcissist What empaths see in a narcissist How to gain mental toughness and heal form the abuse of a narcissist How to gain back control from a narcissist The four pillars for recovery after a narcissistic abuse The ins and outs of how to heal from the emotional trauma of being abused by a narcissist And much more! You might be feeling like you are too deep with them and that you need them in your life because they have made you doubt yourself to the point of feeling like you are not good enough. The good news is that this book will help you recover and get out of their claws of manipulation. The journey towards recovery will not be easy but it will definitely be worth it. And so the journey begins... Scroll to the top and click on the Buy Now button.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781675125540
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
You Are Just 1-Click Away From Learning How To Recover From Emotional Abuse, Manipulation And Torture Instilled By A Narcissist Or A Person With A Manipulative Disorder! Dealing with a narcissist or manipulative person is like riding a rollercoaster that just never stops. It also feels like running on a hamster wheel where even after trying all manner of threats and having lengthy conversations after that, the self-centeredness and manipulation never stops. Most narcissists and people with other manipulation disorders never see anything wrong with the way they do things, probably because their self-centeredness and excessive need for admiration, even at the expense of the wellness of other people, comes so naturally for them. They don't know any other way of doing things. However, this does not mean that you just agree with everything they do and say even if you are being abused. Mental abuse, unlike physical abuse, does not leave marks or scars but its effects have far-reaching consequences, as you've already found out. What then do you do? How do you unchain yourself from the claws of a narcissistic abuser and manipulator? How do you spot narcissistic and manipulative tendencies? How do you neutralize narcissistic and manipulative tendencies before they get through to you? How do you build the mental toughness to say no and put your foot down when dealing with a narcissistic and manipulative person? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it has everything you need to know about narcissism and narcissistic abuse; with realistic and actionable ways for you to overcome the abuse and begin the journey towards healing. Are you tired of having to live in a war zone of enduring an abuse cycle of love bombing and devaluation coupled with other covert tactics like gaslighting, projection, triangulation and pathological mind games that only make you doubt your memory, your sanity and your ability to make sound decisions, as your self-esteem takes a serious hit? If so, Here is what you'll learn in this book: Who a narcissistic person is What narcissistic abuse syndrome is and how to know if a person is suffering from this disorder How to know whether a person is a narcissist How narcissism manifests itself The vulnerable points of a narcissist and how you can use them to make them change The type of people a narcissists picks to be their victim How narcissism manifests in our families and how to deal with a family member who is a narcissist What empaths see in a narcissist How to gain mental toughness and heal form the abuse of a narcissist How to gain back control from a narcissist The four pillars for recovery after a narcissistic abuse The ins and outs of how to heal from the emotional trauma of being abused by a narcissist And much more! You might be feeling like you are too deep with them and that you need them in your life because they have made you doubt yourself to the point of feeling like you are not good enough. The good news is that this book will help you recover and get out of their claws of manipulation. The journey towards recovery will not be easy but it will definitely be worth it. And so the journey begins... Scroll to the top and click on the Buy Now button.
The Human Magnet Syndrome
Author: Ross Rosenberg
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983827495
Category : Codependency
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap is a complete rewrite of Ross's first book. Not only is the book re-written, re-organized, updated and expanded, it contains over 125 more pages than the original. Ross provides a more explicit rendering of The Human Magnet Syndrome, that includes new theories, explanations and concepts. The information on Gaslighting and The Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, like the rest of the book, is cutting edge and completely original. This book contains many more case examples and stories of Ross's own codependency recovery. Like its predecessor, it is written for both the layman and professional. Men and women have been magnetically and irresistibly drawn together into romantic relationships, not so much by what they see, feel and think, but more by invisible forces. Codependents and Pathological Narcissists are enveloped in a seductive dreamlike state; however, it will later unfold into a painful "seesaw" of love, pain, hope and disappointment. The soul mate of the codependent's dreams will become the narcissist of their nightmares. Readers of the Human Magnet Syndrome will better understand why they, despite their dreams for true love, find themselves hopelessly and painfully in love with partners who hurt them. This book will guide and inspire both the layman and the professional.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983827495
Category : Codependency
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap is a complete rewrite of Ross's first book. Not only is the book re-written, re-organized, updated and expanded, it contains over 125 more pages than the original. Ross provides a more explicit rendering of The Human Magnet Syndrome, that includes new theories, explanations and concepts. The information on Gaslighting and The Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, like the rest of the book, is cutting edge and completely original. This book contains many more case examples and stories of Ross's own codependency recovery. Like its predecessor, it is written for both the layman and professional. Men and women have been magnetically and irresistibly drawn together into romantic relationships, not so much by what they see, feel and think, but more by invisible forces. Codependents and Pathological Narcissists are enveloped in a seductive dreamlike state; however, it will later unfold into a painful "seesaw" of love, pain, hope and disappointment. The soul mate of the codependent's dreams will become the narcissist of their nightmares. Readers of the Human Magnet Syndrome will better understand why they, despite their dreams for true love, find themselves hopelessly and painfully in love with partners who hurt them. This book will guide and inspire both the layman and the professional.
You Can Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse
Author: Melanie Tonia Evans
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786782138
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Heal your pain and break free from toxic relationships with this unique recovery program designed by one of the world’s leading authorities on narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse was originally defined as a specific form of emotional abuse of children by narcissistic parents. More recently, the term has been applied more broadly, referring to any abuse by a narcissist (someone that who admires their own attributes)—especially adult-to-adult relationships, where the abuse may be mental, physical, financial, spiritual, or sexual. If you have been through an abusive relationship with someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you will know that no one understands what you are going through unless they have personally experienced it. Author Melanie Tonia Evans was abused by her former husband for over five years, and it almost took her to the point of no return. At her lowest point, she had an epiphany that signified the birth of the Quanta Freedom Healing Technique, which she presents here. In this book, you will learn how to: • recognize if you are in an abusive relationship • detach or remove yourself from the narcissist's ability to affect or abuse you • identify your subconscious programming, release it, and replace it • focus on healing yourself to become empowered to thrive and not just survive With thousands of patients successfully treated worldwide, this revolutionary program is designed to heal you from the inside out.
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1786782138
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Heal your pain and break free from toxic relationships with this unique recovery program designed by one of the world’s leading authorities on narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse was originally defined as a specific form of emotional abuse of children by narcissistic parents. More recently, the term has been applied more broadly, referring to any abuse by a narcissist (someone that who admires their own attributes)—especially adult-to-adult relationships, where the abuse may be mental, physical, financial, spiritual, or sexual. If you have been through an abusive relationship with someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you will know that no one understands what you are going through unless they have personally experienced it. Author Melanie Tonia Evans was abused by her former husband for over five years, and it almost took her to the point of no return. At her lowest point, she had an epiphany that signified the birth of the Quanta Freedom Healing Technique, which she presents here. In this book, you will learn how to: • recognize if you are in an abusive relationship • detach or remove yourself from the narcissist's ability to affect or abuse you • identify your subconscious programming, release it, and replace it • focus on healing yourself to become empowered to thrive and not just survive With thousands of patients successfully treated worldwide, this revolutionary program is designed to heal you from the inside out.
The Human Magnet Syndrome
Author: Ross A. Rosenberg
Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
ISBN: 1936128314
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"Born in the cauldron of personal experience of suffering and healing and honed through years of professional experience, this book will help anyone understand the attractors of love and consequent suffering. I recommend it to couples who are mystified by the depth and repitition of their pain and joy and to therapists whose destiny is to help them." ~ Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., co-author with Helen LaKelly Hunt of Making Marriage Simple: Transform the Relationship you Have Into the Relationship you Want Since the dawn of civilization, men and women have been magnetically and irresistibly drawn together into romantic relationships, not so much by what they see, feel and think, but more by invisible forces. When individuals with healthy emotional backgrounds meet, the irresistible “love force” creates a sustainable, reciprocal and stable relationship. Codependents and emotional manipulators are similarly enveloped in a seductive dreamlike state; however, it will later unfold into a painful “seesaw” of love, pain, hope and disappointment. The soul mate of the codependent’s dreams will become the emotional manipulator of their nightmares. Readers of the Human Magnet Syndrome will better understand why they, despite their dreams for true love, find themselves hopelessly and painfully in love with partners who hurt them. This book will guide and inspire both the layman and the professional.
Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
ISBN: 1936128314
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"Born in the cauldron of personal experience of suffering and healing and honed through years of professional experience, this book will help anyone understand the attractors of love and consequent suffering. I recommend it to couples who are mystified by the depth and repitition of their pain and joy and to therapists whose destiny is to help them." ~ Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., co-author with Helen LaKelly Hunt of Making Marriage Simple: Transform the Relationship you Have Into the Relationship you Want Since the dawn of civilization, men and women have been magnetically and irresistibly drawn together into romantic relationships, not so much by what they see, feel and think, but more by invisible forces. When individuals with healthy emotional backgrounds meet, the irresistible “love force” creates a sustainable, reciprocal and stable relationship. Codependents and emotional manipulators are similarly enveloped in a seductive dreamlike state; however, it will later unfold into a painful “seesaw” of love, pain, hope and disappointment. The soul mate of the codependent’s dreams will become the emotional manipulator of their nightmares. Readers of the Human Magnet Syndrome will better understand why they, despite their dreams for true love, find themselves hopelessly and painfully in love with partners who hurt them. This book will guide and inspire both the layman and the professional.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Author: American Psychiatric Association
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN: 9781955245180
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN: 9781955245180
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Disarming the Narcissist
Author: Wendy T. Behary
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608827623
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Do you know someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? Do they exploit others, or engage in magical thinking? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. So how do you handle the narcissistic people in your life? You might interact with them in social or professional settings, and you might even love one—so ignoring them isn’t really a practical solution. They're frustrating, and maybe even intimidating, but ultimately, you need to find a way of communicating effectively with them. Disarming the Narcissist, Second Edition, will show you how to move past the narcissist's defenses using compassionate, empathetic communication. You'll learn how narcissists view the world, how to navigate their coping styles, and why, oftentimes, it's sad and lonely being a narcissist. By learning to anticipate and avoid certain hot-button issues, you'll be able to relate to narcissists without triggering aggression. By validating some common narcissistic concerns, you'll also find out how to be heard in conversation with a narcissist. This book will help you learn to meet your own needs while side-stepping unproductive power struggles and senseless arguments with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe. This new edition also includes new chapters on dealing with narcissistic women, aggressive and abusive narcissists, strategies for safety, and the link between narcissism and sex addiction. Finally, you'll learn how to set limits with your narcissist and when it's time to draw the line on unacceptable behavior.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608827623
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Do you know someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? Do they exploit others, or engage in magical thinking? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. So how do you handle the narcissistic people in your life? You might interact with them in social or professional settings, and you might even love one—so ignoring them isn’t really a practical solution. They're frustrating, and maybe even intimidating, but ultimately, you need to find a way of communicating effectively with them. Disarming the Narcissist, Second Edition, will show you how to move past the narcissist's defenses using compassionate, empathetic communication. You'll learn how narcissists view the world, how to navigate their coping styles, and why, oftentimes, it's sad and lonely being a narcissist. By learning to anticipate and avoid certain hot-button issues, you'll be able to relate to narcissists without triggering aggression. By validating some common narcissistic concerns, you'll also find out how to be heard in conversation with a narcissist. This book will help you learn to meet your own needs while side-stepping unproductive power struggles and senseless arguments with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe. This new edition also includes new chapters on dealing with narcissistic women, aggressive and abusive narcissists, strategies for safety, and the link between narcissism and sex addiction. Finally, you'll learn how to set limits with your narcissist and when it's time to draw the line on unacceptable behavior.
The Betrayal Bond
Author: Patrick Carnes
Publisher: Health Communications Incorporated
ISBN: 0757318231
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Some really great books just keep getting better! For seventeen years The Betrayal Bond has been the primary source for therapists and patients wrestling the effects of emotional pain and harm caused by exploitation from someone they trusted. Divorce, litigation, incest and child abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping, professional exploitation and religious abuse are all areas of trauma bonding. These are situations and relationships of incredible intensity or importance lend themselves more easily to an exploitation of trust or power. In The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of these relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful. Dr. Carnes also gives a clear explanation of the bond that compels people to tolerate the intolerable, and for the first time, maps out the brain connection that makes being with hurtful people comparable to 'a drug of choice.' Most importantly, Carnes provides practical steps to identify compulsive attachment patterns and ultimately to change or end them for good. This new edition includes: New science for understanding how our brains can make a prison of bad relationships New assessments and insights based on 50,000 research participants A new section utilizing the latest findings in attachment research and narrative therapy to concretely rewrite and rescript bad experiences A redefinition of the factors contributing to addictive relationships
Publisher: Health Communications Incorporated
ISBN: 0757318231
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Some really great books just keep getting better! For seventeen years The Betrayal Bond has been the primary source for therapists and patients wrestling the effects of emotional pain and harm caused by exploitation from someone they trusted. Divorce, litigation, incest and child abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping, professional exploitation and religious abuse are all areas of trauma bonding. These are situations and relationships of incredible intensity or importance lend themselves more easily to an exploitation of trust or power. In The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of these relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful. Dr. Carnes also gives a clear explanation of the bond that compels people to tolerate the intolerable, and for the first time, maps out the brain connection that makes being with hurtful people comparable to 'a drug of choice.' Most importantly, Carnes provides practical steps to identify compulsive attachment patterns and ultimately to change or end them for good. This new edition includes: New science for understanding how our brains can make a prison of bad relationships New assessments and insights based on 50,000 research participants A new section utilizing the latest findings in attachment research and narrative therapy to concretely rewrite and rescript bad experiences A redefinition of the factors contributing to addictive relationships
Dangerous Normal People
Author: L.K. Hawksby
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1786236028
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This memoir will take you on a remarkable and sometimes dark journey through a young woman’s two (very different) domestically abusive relationships. With her experience laid out in diary form, spanning November 2013 to early June 2016, the author reveals the subtle and not so subtle “red flag behaviours” of Casanova Psychopaths, Malignant Co-Dependents and the common Narcissist. The reader will also learn about the Narcissistic Virus and discover how sometimes victims can be so broken by NPD Abuse that sometimes the only way to survive is to burn all your bridges and walk into the fire with the Devil himself. The author did not escape unscathed. She suffered the Narcissistic Virus, gained criminal convictions and still displays many C-PTSD symptoms. This is an honest and impactful insight into her journey. This book is designed to be mainly educational so will suits not only victims and survivors but also professionals interested in making judicial, social care and health systems better. L.W. Hawksby is a “Ninja Donor”. She ensures that a percentage of the profits from the sale of her books is donated to human and animal focussed charities, each year on Halloween, which is the favourite time of year for Rufus, her youngest son, who has Asperger’s Syndrome.
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1786236028
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This memoir will take you on a remarkable and sometimes dark journey through a young woman’s two (very different) domestically abusive relationships. With her experience laid out in diary form, spanning November 2013 to early June 2016, the author reveals the subtle and not so subtle “red flag behaviours” of Casanova Psychopaths, Malignant Co-Dependents and the common Narcissist. The reader will also learn about the Narcissistic Virus and discover how sometimes victims can be so broken by NPD Abuse that sometimes the only way to survive is to burn all your bridges and walk into the fire with the Devil himself. The author did not escape unscathed. She suffered the Narcissistic Virus, gained criminal convictions and still displays many C-PTSD symptoms. This is an honest and impactful insight into her journey. This book is designed to be mainly educational so will suits not only victims and survivors but also professionals interested in making judicial, social care and health systems better. L.W. Hawksby is a “Ninja Donor”. She ensures that a percentage of the profits from the sale of her books is donated to human and animal focussed charities, each year on Halloween, which is the favourite time of year for Rufus, her youngest son, who has Asperger’s Syndrome.
Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Author: Anne Blythe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781096317623
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A daily journal for women wondering if their husband's behavior is abusive. For women trying to determine if they should leave or stay. To help women decide if they want to divorce. A daily journal to help victims understand the reality and severity of their situation. For women who are considering separation or divorce due to their husband's lying, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, narcissistic behaviors. Visit btr.org for more information, and listen to the Betrayal Trauma Recovery podcast found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and other podcasting platforms.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781096317623
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A daily journal for women wondering if their husband's behavior is abusive. For women trying to determine if they should leave or stay. To help women decide if they want to divorce. A daily journal to help victims understand the reality and severity of their situation. For women who are considering separation or divorce due to their husband's lying, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, narcissistic behaviors. Visit btr.org for more information, and listen to the Betrayal Trauma Recovery podcast found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and other podcasting platforms.
Echoism
Author: Donna Christina Savery
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000026299
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This book introduces the importance of echoism as a clinical entity and a theoretical concept. In Ovid's version of the myth of Echo and Narcissus, the character Echo receives equal attention to her counterpart, Narcissus, yet she has been completely marginalised in the pervasive literatures on narcissism. The author draws upon her work with patients who have experienced relationships with narcissistic partners or parents, and have developed a particular configuration of object relations and ways of relating for which she uses the term echoism. She uses psychoanalytic theory and existential philosophical ideas to underpin her formulations and inform her clinical thinking. Donnna Savery explores the question 'Am I an Echoist?' and introduces the concept of Echoism in the following YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyjolXL7lA
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000026299
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This book introduces the importance of echoism as a clinical entity and a theoretical concept. In Ovid's version of the myth of Echo and Narcissus, the character Echo receives equal attention to her counterpart, Narcissus, yet she has been completely marginalised in the pervasive literatures on narcissism. The author draws upon her work with patients who have experienced relationships with narcissistic partners or parents, and have developed a particular configuration of object relations and ways of relating for which she uses the term echoism. She uses psychoanalytic theory and existential philosophical ideas to underpin her formulations and inform her clinical thinking. Donnna Savery explores the question 'Am I an Echoist?' and introduces the concept of Echoism in the following YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyjolXL7lA