Understanding Narcissists: How to Cope with Destructive People in Your Life

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This book will guide readers to understand the various indices of observable and destructive narcissistic behaviors and attitudes that are exhibited in everyday interactions with self-inflated people, focusing on the larger societal impacts of those behaviors. Further, the text makes suggestions for effectively managing the negative impact of the Destructive Narcissistic Pattern (DNP), which includes such attributes as anger and shame, and instructs readers how to grow and develop Healthy Adult Narcissism (HAN) consisting of empathy, wisdom, humor, and zest. This book differs from others on the same topic by illustrating the various ways that excessive self-esteem is portrayed in the media as well as presenting the perspective that there are many different ways to exhibit the varied self-inflated, self-centered behaviors and attitudes in everyday adult behaviors and relationships. By the end, this text aims to encourage healthy valuations of self and others that create a sense of purpose; personal satisfaction; and enduring, meaningful relationships. Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Chapter 1. The Destructive Narcissistic Pattern Chapter 2. DNP Actions: Exploitation and Manipulation Are Their Norms Chapter 3. The Model and Healthy Adult Narcissism: DNP Types Chapter 4. Grandiosity and the Impoverished Self Chapter 5. Exploitation and Entitlement Chapter 6. Extensions of Self: Attention-Seeking Behavior Chapter 7. Admiration-Hungry Behavior, Unique and Special Attitude and Shallow Emotions Chapter 8. Lack of Empathy, Emptiness, and Envy Chapter 9. Why They Are So Successful: Coping Strategies Chapter 10. Working or Living with Someone with a DNP Chapter 11. Healthy Adult Narcissism References Index About the Author