Revised edition of the author's Disarming the narcissist, [2013]

Introduction -- 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 -- Addressing perilous and hypersexual narcissism: the challenges of shame, trust, and betrayal trauma -- Using emphatic confrontation: a winning strategy for interpersonal effectiveness -- Co-parenting with a narcissist: protecting your children and supporting their wellness -- Making the most of a difficult situation: seven gifts of communication with a narcissist

"Now in its third edition and translated into more than fifteen languages, Disarming the Narcissist is the go-to guide to help readers cope with and confront the narcissist in their lives. Fully revised and updated based on reader feedback, this new edition features new information on shame, hypersexuality, and infidelity in narcissism; legal information for divorcing a narcissist; and the impact of narcissism on children. With this essential how-to, readers will learn how to separate themselves from the narcissist's traps, and gain the respect and validation they deserve"--