The Narcissistic Family, Stephanie DonaldsonPressman
The Narcissistic Family, Stephanie DonaldsonPressman
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The Narcissistic Family
Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman

Narrator: Karen White

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/20/2020

Synopsis

In this compelling book, the authors present an innovative therapeutic model for understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families—families the authors call narcissistic. Narcissistic families have a parental system that is, for whatever reason (job stress, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, physical disability, lack of parenting skills, self-centered immaturity), primarily involved in getting its own needs met. The children in such narcissistic family systems try to earn love, attention and approval by satisfying their parents' needs, thus never developing the ability to recognize their own needs or create strategies for getting them met. By outlining the theoretical framework of their model and using dozens of illustrative clinical examples, the authors clearly illuminate specific practice guidelines for treating these individuals.

About Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman

Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman is a therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is known for her work with dysfunctional families, particularly with survivors of incest.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Morgan on August 17, 2024

Fantastic book with a few dated/awkward spots. Very worth reading. NARCISSUS AND ECHO The book begins by revisiting the myth of Narcissus and Echo. Wherein Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection. Echo (who was cursed by Hera to loose her identity in relationship and to simply reflect/repeat t......more

Goodreads review by Alexandria on July 26, 2016

This book describes the effects of living in a family system where the parents' needs are put first. It conveys the predicament of children in the wake of parental narcissism. It also puts forward solutions. Though written for therapists, it is easily understood by a general audience. It has implica......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on March 07, 2010

I recognized myself, my family and many of my patients within the first few pages of this book. Very interesting, easy read that identifies why so many people from "normal" families struggle with self-esteem, intimacy and many other issues.......more

Goodreads review by Jo Berry on April 06, 2023

This book was published in 1997, so it does feel a little dated. It’s also aimed at therapists, so some of the chapters at the end are directed solely at therapists treating people who grew up in ‘the narcissistic family system’, as the book calls it. Unfortunately, this book does have the familiar......more

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