The One-Way Relationship Workbook · Step-By-Step Help for Coping With Narcissists, Egotistical Lovers, Toxic Coworkers, and Others Who a (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Lavender, Neil J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Acknowledgments Contents Introduction

Defining Personality Disorders A Growing Trend How This Book Can Help You How to Use This Book

The Narcissistic Personality

From Self-Loathing to Healthy Self-Love to Narcissism Defining Narcissism Narcissistic Personality Disorder Personality Disorder vs. Personality Traits Subtypes or Variations of Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissists at Work, Love, and Play How Do Narcissists Get That Way? How the Narcissist Affects You

Are You Dealing with a Narcissist?

The Narcissist Changes the Way You Think, Feel, and Act The Narcissist Takes Advantage of You The Narcissist Engages in Splitting Behaviors The Narcissistic Wound

Narcissism in Personal Relationships and in the Workplace

Narcissists in Romantic Relationships Narcissists As Parents Narcissists in the Workplace

How the Narcissist Affects You

How People Respond Emotionally to Narcissists Moving Beyond Codependence Putting Things into Perspective

Understanding What You Can and Cannot Change

Things You Cannot Change Things You Can Change Lowered Expectations or Reasonable Expectations? A Ray of Hope: Corrective Life Experiences

Setting Limits and Boundaries

Valuing Yourself and Increasing Your Self-Worth Empowering Yourself by Setting Boundaries Difficulties with Boundary Setting

Establishing Better Communication

Communication Skills 101 Dealing with Tirades and Temper Tantrums Communicating with Exploitative Narcissists Understanding Your Reactions to the Narcissist Selecting a Communication Style

Strategies for Managing Narcissists in Friendship, Love, and Family Life

Deciding If You Are Ready Choosing What to Change Implementing Change and Reaping the Rewards

Strategies for Managing Narcissists in the Workplace

Some Key Strategies Dealing with the Hot Spots Above and Beyond: Differentiation of Self Developing Your Own Career Values and Goals

Resources