{"product_id":"9781035423361","title":"Narcissistic Abuse : A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People by Vanessa Reiser","description":"Licensed therapist and narcissism expert Vanessa Reiser offers a  guide  to identifying narcissistic abuse, especially in interpersonal   relationships, sharing practical strategies for healing.   Gaslighting. Love bombing. Hoovering. Triangulating. These  are all insidious weapons in the narcissist's toolkit. 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. Readers will learn how to:  - Identify dangerous behaviors and warning signs of narcissistic abuse - Create an exit strategy to safely escape from an abuser - Heal from the psychological damage and trauma    Explaining narcissistic personality disorder, clarifying common   misconceptions about narcissism, and detailing how narcissism works on a   spectrum of benign to malignant, Narcissistic Abuse 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. 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, Narcissistic Abuse provides a clear path for readers to break the cycle and find a path back to themselves.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897354699125,"sku":"9781035423361","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781035423361.jpg?v=1756998772","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781035423361","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}