The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Professional, Reassuring Advice for Coping with the Disorder - At Work, at Home, and in You - Paperback

by Cynthia Lechan Goodman (Author), Barbara Leff (Author)

Learn the ins and outs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder with this comprehensive, approachable guide.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, often mistaken for a too-big ego or inflated self-esteem, is in actuality a severe psychological condition that ruins marriages, social relationships, work environments, and the sufferer's own sense of self. Although perceived as self-confident and arrogant, narcissists are really victims of devastatingly low self-esteem and insecurity. The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a comprehensive resource for readers who need guidance, including information on:
-Identifying the symptoms in themselves and their loved ones
-Different types of narcissists
-Living with a narcissistic (one-way) relationship
-Treatment options and methods
-Preventing narcissism in children and young adults
-Recovering from a narcissistic relationship with a parent, spouse, or friend

Complete with an exclusive section on the epidemic of "net narcissism" due to social media, The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder is the complete guide to a misunderstood disorder that impacts millions everyday.

Author Biography

Cynthia Lechan Goodman, MEd, received her Master of Education degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology. As an outpatient counselor in New York City, she worked with patients suffering from mood and personality disorders, helping them work through life skills, job skills, issues relating to family and relationships, and general emotional and psychological issues. She lives in Hollywood, FL.

Barbara Leff, LCSW has been a licensed and nationally credentialed social worker for over twenty years. She has done postgraduate mental health center and institute training at the Institute for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has worked with patients of all ages, races, and economic statuses on controlling their narcissism and establishing positive, healthy relationships, both professional and personal. She lives in New York City, NY.