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 … More >>
The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment
my take on this material; is a book written by two C-students! but who am i to comment, I got all F/s.
Rating: 1 / 5
This book was very easy to read and understand, It gave me very good insight about parentified children and how difficult it is shifting the feeling of the parentified person. I did not have the clear picture/tools for the therapist to use withing the counselling sessions.
Rating: 4 / 5
I very much enjoyed this book. The authors clearly outline what happens in the narcissitic family. It’s a powerful overview for anyone who is attempting to unravel the mystery of why they are so powerfully and passionately drawn into the web of narcissism.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book was very helpful in dealing with a narcissistic in-law family. I suppose I would have gotten more out of the book if it had been my family of origin. Lots of good information, at times a bit too technical for this lay-person, but overall an interesting and helpful read.
I also recommend “The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissistics” for those dealing with a malignant narcissistic in the family.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book didn’t really live up to the price for me. I thought it would give more details on how to manage and treat the family or the victim of the narcissistic parent but it offered little in that area. It was really written for the therapist and not the lay person so that may be the real issue. A good read, just not worthy of the hefty price tag in my opinion. ( I paid 42.00 at Barnes and Nobles for this)
Rating: 3 / 5