Synopses & Reviews
How to Manage the Narcissistic People in Your Life
Does your boss constantly blame you for things you didn't do? Do you isolate yourself from friends and family to avoid conflict at home? Do you feel anxious when you see a certain 'friend's' name on your cell phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you most likely have a narcissist in your life. The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection will help you understand the complexities of this disorder and arm you with the coping mechanisms to navigate through this type of relationship.
Narcissists suffer from a personality disorder that began in the early stages of childhood. They are stuck in an early development stage where there is tremendous self-interest, excessive self-absorption, and extreme entitlement. Their behavior is a consequence of early childhood abandonment and abuse. Rokelle Lerner specializes in working with narcissists and the people they impact. Her astounding results in improving the quality of life for those that live or work with narcissists has been recognized by therapists across the country. She explains why narcissists do the things they do and how you can protect yourself from their intimidation and manipulations. Lerner shows you how to:
- Spot a narcissist at work and in your personal life
- Set appropriate boundaries to avoid further conflict
- Avoid antagonizing a narcissist at work or at home
Narcissists are disarming, manipulative, and mesmerizing by nature. The Object of My Affection is in My Reflection will help you see through their charm so you can recharge your spirit, redefine your purpose, and regain your life.
Synopsis
For anyone who works with, is related to, or is married to a narcissist. The reader will learn the characteristics of a narcissist, how to avoid getting into a relationship with one, and coping mechanisms to use if it is impossible to avoid one in their life.
Synopsis
In her latest book, relationship expert Rokelle Lerner, tackles the innerworkings of narcissists and offers compassionate and realistic advice for surviving a relationship with those afflicted with this personality disorder. A Narcissist can make life exhilaratingly exciting one minute, and shear hell the next. A narcissist has no qualms about taking another's money, love, admiration, body or soul to satisfy their unquenchable hunger. They are not inherently evil, but unfortunately their wounds compel them to act in ways that are sometimes unconscionable, damaging, and ultimately tragic. Whether a mother-in-law, friend, coworker or boss, sometimes it's impossible to avoid narcissists, so instead of being miserable or taken advantage of, Rokelle Lerner shares her insights on the dynamics behind this personality disorder to give readers the tools to cope with narcissists, including: Learning to see narcissists as they see themselves Creating defense factors to ward them off Maintaining a balanced relationship based on mutual love, not one-sided narcissism
About the Author
Rokelle Lerner is a psychotherapist, international consultant and lecturer on relationships, women's issues and family systems. Ms. Lerner is the co-creator and facilitator of the InnerPath Programs for Cottonwood de Tucson. Over the last fifteen years Rokelle has worked as a consultant in London for Spring Workshops ltd and has created seminars for men and women in recovery from trauma, addiction and relationship issues.