The Narcissistic Personality. Psychological Characteristics and Psychotherapy Tactics

Behind the façade of arrogance typical of a narcissistic personality, a vulnerable, traumatized child is often hidden. This book serves as a guide both for the narcissist themselves and for their psychologist: it helps you move from emotional dependence back to the recovery of lost authenticity and inner wholeness.

Anna Azarno va is a psychologist, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, associate professor, a certified mediator and psychotherapist (client-centered therapy, psychodrama, focusing), a supervisor and training coach, a lecturer at the ANO DPO “Institute of Client-Centered Psychotherapy and Focusing,” author of more than 10 books.

A narcissistic personality attracts with its paradox: on the outside—coldness and arrogance; on the inside—hurt feelings and the trace of trauma, the “lost” part that desperately needs acceptance and love. That’s why the connection between narcissism and emotional dependence, dependent scripts, and abusive relationships is not accidental.

The book is intended for people with a narcissistic organization of personality—those who want to understand themselves, sort through their own experiences and difficulties, change habitual ways of protection, and come closer to their true “self.” It will also be useful for psychologists and psychotherapists working with such clients.

Inside:
• about the causes of narcissistic trauma and ways to cope with its consequences;
• about the inner psychological space and the inner dialogue of a narcissistic personality;
• about peak experiences of a narcissistic personality;
• about how narcissism manifests in relationships;
• about therapeutic strategies when working with narcissistic personality.