Includes bibliographical references (page [191]-196).
Contents
Framing the situation : toward an understanding of narcissism -- Understanding the anatomy of personality : schemas and the brain -- Getting captured : identifying your personal traps -- Overcoming the obstacles : communication pitfalls, snags, and glitches -- Paying attention : facing difficult encounters with a narcissist -- Making an exit : escaping perilous narcissism -- Using empathic confrontation : a winning strategy for interpersonal effectiveness -- Making the most of a difficult situation : seven gifts of communication with a narcissist.
Summary
Narcissistic people are frustrating (and sometime intimidating) to deal with. This book offers effective strategies for dealing effectively with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe.