Publisher's Synopsis
We can't choose our parents. But we can choose how we deal with them. In Raised By Narcissists, counselling psychologist Dr Sarah Davies offers practical, realistic advice on how to heal from the trauma and toxicity of a narcissistic parent. Drawing on case studies from her own practice, as well as her personal experience, Raised by Narcissists will teach you how to: - Recognise narcissistic behaviour in your upbringing and how it has impacted you - Identify the roles your narcissistic parent created in your family, including The Golden Child, The Black Sheep and The Enabler - Manage communication and boundaries with a narcissistic parent - Combat negative self-beliefs stemming from narcissism - Develop strategies for healing and self-care Having a narcissistic parent can create long lasting effects on our self-esteem, confidence and subsequent relationships. Raised By Narcissists will teach you to acknowledge and begin to heal from the difficult experience of narcissistic parental abuse, reclaim your experience and move on to build a better future.
