Narcissistic Abuse A Therapist's Guide to Identifying Escaping and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People

<p><b>Licensed therapist and narcissism expert Vanessa Reiser offers a guide to identifying narcissistic abuse, especially in interpersonal relationships, sharing practical strategies for healing.</b><br><br>Gaslighting. Love bombing. Hoovering. Triangulating. These are all insidious weapons in the narcissist''s toolkit. <br><br>Narcissism can be hard to diagnose, but it is one of the hallmarks of abusive relationships. As a therapist specializing in narcissism and domestic abuse, Vanessa Reiser has strategies to help victims to identify, understand and heal from abusive relationships. With a blend of information, education and stories, Reiser defines what narcissistic abuse is, breaks down how it''s a form of domestic violence and how narcissists think and operate, uncovering their mindset and motivations, so readers can spot a narcissist more accurately, avoid toxic relationships, escape dangerous situations, and heal from mental, emotional and/or physical trauma. <br><br>Readers will learn how to: <br> - Identify dangerous behaviors and warning signs of narcissistic abuse <br>- Create an exit strategy to safely escape from an abuser <br>- Heal from the psychological damage and trauma <br><br> Explaining narcissistic personality disorder, clarifying common misconceptions about narcissism, and detailing how narcissism works on a spectrum of benign to malignant, <i>Narcissistic Abuse</i> gives readers a clear picture of what narcissistic abuse entails, using specific situations and examples to show how narcissistic traits translate into real-life behaviours. <br><br>Reiser describes the five stages of narcissistic abuse (luring, love bombing, mask slipping, discarding and the smear campaign) and lists common stages and emotions that come after the relationship with a narcissist has been severed (including devastation, confusion, sadness, anger, understanding and healing). With practical tools and a warm, empathetic tone, <i>Narcissistic Abuse</i> provides a clear path for readers to break the cycle and find a path back to themselves.</p>