{"title":"Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephanie Donaldson-Pressman offers insightful works that delve into complex family dynamics and psychological themes. Her writing is thoughtful and deeply rooted in understanding interpersonal relationships, making her books essential for readers interested in emotional growth and family therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on education and reference, her titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Narcissistic Family\u003c\/em\u003e provide clarity and guidance on challenging subjects, blending scholarly research with accessible language for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-narcissistic-family-by-stephanie-donaldson-pressman-9780787908706","title":"The Narcissistic Family","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this compelling book, the authors present an innovative therapeutic model for understanding and treating adults from emotionally abusive or neglectful families — families the authors call narcissistic. \u003cem\u003eNarcissistic\u003c\/em\u003e families have a parental system that is, for whatever reason (job stress, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, physical disability, lack of parenting skills, self-centered immaturity), primarily involved in getting its own needs met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe children in such narcissistic family systems try to earn love, attention, and approval by satisfying their parents' needs, thus never developing the ability to recognise their own needs or create strategies for getting them met. By outlining the theoretical framework of their model and using dozens of illustrative clinical examples, the authors clearly illuminate specific practice guidelines for treating these individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStephanie Donaldson-Pressman\u003c\/em\u003e is a therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is known for her work with dysfunctional families, particularly with survivors of incest. \u003cem\u003eRobert M. Pressman\u003c\/em\u003e is the editor-in-chief and president of the Joint Commission for the Development of the Treatment and Statistical Manual for Behavioral and Mental Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432986394860,"sku":"9780787908706","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780787908706.jpg?v=1774765886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephanie-donaldson-pressman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}