Family & Relationships : Family Relationships

Combining clinical analysis with psychological profiles of famous narcissists, here is an indispensable guide to recognizing, coping with, and ultimately overcoming the destructive behavior of narcissists. Everybody needs some healthy narcissism. But in a society obsessed with appearance, wealth, and status, it's easy for problematic narcissists to thrive. Many people who seem to "have it all" are suffering from one of the most common-and overlooked-personality disorders today: high level narcissism. Typified by an obsession with perfection, a desperate need for admiration, and a willingness to use and exploit others for personal gain, high level narcissism can spell devastation for anyone who crosses the narcissist's path. In Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life, psychotherapist Linda Martinez-Lewi presents an in-depth and supportive plan for identifying, understanding, and dealing with high level narcissistic behavior in those close to you. Martinez-Lewi helps you to liberate yourself from draining personal relationships with narcissists, and shows how to regain a sense of peace, balance, and well-being. Drawing on detailed profiles of famous narcissists, including Pablo Picasso, Frank Lloyd Wright, Armand Hammer, and Ayn Rand, as well as expertly rendered case studies from her private practice as a psychotherapist, Martinez-Lewi shows how to:. - understand where narcissistic behavior comes from; u learn to spot narcissistic traits, even in the early stages of relationships;. - realize why attempting to change a narcissist is fruitless; and. - protect yourself from the narcissist's opportunism, manipulative behavior, and lack of empathy. more...

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In The Truth Behind the Rock, real-life couples share their experiences in "he said/she said" anecdotes that offer a peek behind the curtain at what men and women are really thinking when it comes to engagements. From the subtle art of persuasion (and what to do if it fails) to sifting through the wreckage once he drops the "I don't really believe in marriage" bomb after years of dating, author Jessica Kaminsky offers up sisterly advice to guide you through the dreaded "talk"...again. This candid, reassuring examination of the great engagement debate is essential reading for every serious couple. more...

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Children of Parents with Mental Illness: Personal and clinical perspectives looks at the insights and experiences of children and adults who have grown up with a parent with mental illness. The personal accounts show the need for professionals to think about all family members in order to meet the needs of the children involved. This highly recommended text is a comprehensive and relevant book for anyone concerned with the mental health and wellbeing of children and families. It is a resource intended for mental health professionals, psychologists and social workers. The personal narratives are complemented by chapters written by clinicians and practitioners. These chapters offer well-researched and current information in the area of the authors’ expertise. Issues covered include: • the genetics of mental illness • talking with children to allay anxiety and give age-appropriate information • assessment of children in crisis • the value of peer support activities • the needs of children placed in out-of-home care • cultural considerations in understanding mental illness • how our mental health care can fail the children of parents with mental illness Some of the contributors have international reputations in their specialist areas, several are participants in the national Children of Parents with Mental Illness (COPMI) Project as members of the reference or consultation groups, and some are adult children of a parent with mental illness. Vicki Cowling, a social worker and psychologist, is the editor of a previous, groundbreaking book in this series, Children of Parents with Mental Illness (ACER Press, 1999). more...

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In this volume, leading experts in analysis of time use from across the globe explore the interface between time use and family policy. They show how social institutions limit the choices that individuals can make about how to divide their time. more...

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Considers friendships and more intimate relationships including why we need them, how they are formed, what we get out of them and the stages through which they go. more...

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