{"product_id":"narcissistic-abuse-by-vanessa-reiser-9781035407675","title":"Narcissistic Abuse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLicensed therapist and narcissism expert Vanessa Reiser offers a guide to identifying narcissistic abuse, especially in interpersonal relationships, sharing practical strategies for healing.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGaslighting. Love bombing. Hoovering. Triangulating. These are all insidious weapons in the narcissist's toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarcissism can be hard to diagnose, but it is one of the hallmarks of abusive relationships. As a therapist specialising in narcissism and domestic abuse, Vanessa Reiser has strategies to help victims 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 explains how narcissists think and operate, uncovering their mindset and motivations. This will help readers to spot a narcissist more accurately, avoid toxic relationships, escape dangerous situations, and heal from mental, emotional, and\/or physical trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentify dangerous behaviours and warning signs of narcissistic abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate an exit strategy to safely escape from an abuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeal from the psychological damage and trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining narcissistic personality disorder, clarifying common misconceptions about narcissism, and detailing how narcissism works on a spectrum from benign to malignant, \u003ci\u003eNarcissistic Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReiser 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, \u003ci\u003eNarcissistic Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear path for readers to break the cycle and find a path back to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362928967916,"sku":"9781035407675","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17597513482556.jpg?v=1772903665","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/narcissistic-abuse-by-vanessa-reiser-9781035407675","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}