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Will the drama ever end?, untangling and healing from the harmful effects of parental narcissism, Karyl McBride, Ph.D

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Will the drama ever end?

bibliography

1330894875

Karyl McBride, Ph.D

untangling and healing from the harmful effects of parental narcissism

"Acclaimed family therapist and author of the classic bestseller Will I Ever Be Good Enough? presents a comprehensive and actionable guide to understanding and healing from narcissistic family abuse. A pioneer on the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse, Karyl McBride, PhD, has the answer for anyone desperate for help in overcoming the damage of being raised in a family headed by a narcissistic parent. Divided into three sections, McBride explores the insidious way a narcissistic environment is developed in a family, how a narcissistic parent damages a child's emotional growth and ability to trust, and finally, how to not only move on but become truly free. Along with an easy-to-follow five-step recovery program, plus a 33-question quiz to determine if you or a family member is displaying narcissistic traits, McBride provides understanding and hope for anyone wishing to thrive after abuse"--, Provided by publisher

The narcissistic family. The dysfunctional dynamics of the narcissistic family ; Distorted communication ; Spoken and unspoken rules ; Cast of characters -- The impact of narcissistic parenting. Delayed emotional development ; Impaired trust ; Suppressed separation-individuation ; Damaged self-worth and complex PTSD -- Healing and breaking free. Acceptance, grieving, and processing trauma ; Separation and individuation ; Re-parenting the wounded child within and becoming who you truly are ; Managing your narcissistic parent and the rest of the nest ; Ending the legacy of distorted love -- Notes -- Narcissistic personality disorder diagnostic criteria

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Untangling and healing from the harmful effects of parental narcissism