Resources
This list is continuously growing but references a collection of resources I have used to build workbooks, trainings and more and regularly share with clients.
Books About Narcissism
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Durvasula, R. (2019). “Don’t You Know Who I Am” How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility. Post Hill Press.
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Moulton Sarkis, S. (2018). Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free. DeCapo Press.
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“Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
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“Break Free from Narcissistic Mothers: A Step by Step Workbook for Ending Toxic Behavior, Setting Boundaries, and Reclaiming Your Life” by Hannah Alderete, LMHC
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Narcissism Adjacent Books
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Berman, S. (2021). Don’t Call It A Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM. Steer Forth Press.
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Other Books
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Steroni, M, (2017). Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body-And Be More Resilient Every Day. Tarcher Perigree.
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Podcasts on Narcissism
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Navigating Narcissism by Dr. Ramani Durvasula
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Other Podcasts
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​Podcast #611: How a Weekly Marriage Meeting Can Strengthen Your Relationship by Art of Manliness
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Research on Narcissism​
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Anderson, D., & Suanders, D. (2003). Leaving An Abusive Partner: An Empirical Review of Predictors, the Process of Leaving, and Psychological Well-Being. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 4(2). doi:10.1177/1524838002250769
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Duchon, D., & Drake, B. (2009). Organizational Narcissism and Virtuous Behavior. Management Department Faculty Publications. 90
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Green, A., MacLean, R., & Charles, K. (2021). Female Narcissism: Assessment, Aetiology, and Behavioural Manifestations. Sage Journals. doi:10.1177/00332941211027322
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Jauk, E., & Kanske, P. (2021). Can Neuroscience Help to Understand Narcissism? A Systematic Review of an Emerging Field. Personality Neuroscience. doi:10.1017/pen.2021.1
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Nenadic, I., Gullmar, D., Dietzek, M., Langbein, K., Steinke, J., & Gaser, C. (2014). Brain structure in narcissistic personality disorder: A VBM and DTI pilot study. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging.
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Nenadić, I., Lorenz, C. & Gaser, C. (2021). Narcissistic personality traits and prefrontal brain structure. Scientific Reports 11, 15707. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021- 94920-z
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Murray, C. E., Crowe, A., & Flasch, P. (2015). Turning points: Critical incidents in survivors’ decisions to end abusive relationships. The Family Journal, 23, 228-238. DOI: 10.1177/1066480715573705
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Pincus, A., & Lukowitsky, M. (2009). Pathological Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. doi:10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.121208.131215
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Schulze, L., Dziobek, I., Vater, A., Heerkeren, H.R., Bajbouj, M., Renneberg, B., Heuser, I., & Roepke, S. (2013). Gray matter abnormalities in patients with narcissistic personality disorder. Journal of Psychiatric Research.
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Vargo, E. (2022). Organizational Narcissism as an Adaptive Strategy in Contemporary Academia. Journal of Academic Ethics. doi:10.1007/s10805-022-09456-2
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Wetzel, E., Lang, F., Back, M., Vecchione, M., Rogoza, R., & Roberts, B. (2021). Measurement Invariance of Three Narcissism Questionnaires Across the United States, The United Kingdom and Germany. Assessment 28(1) 29-43. doi:10.1177/1073191120907967
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Research on Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control and Domestic Violence
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Green, A. & Charles, K. (2019). Voicing the Victims of Narcissistic Partners: A Qualitative Analysis of Responses to Narcissistic Injury and Self-Esteem Regulation. Sage Journals. Doi: 10.1177/2158244019846693
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Feresin, M., Bastiani, F., Beltramini, L., & Romito, P. (2019). The Involvement of Children in Postseparation Intimate Partner Violence in Italy: A Strategy to Maintain Coercive Control.
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Monckton-Smith, J. (2020). Intimate Partner Femicide: using Foucaldian analysis to track an eight stage relationship progression to homicide. Violence Against Women, 26 (11). Pp 1267-1285. Doi: 10.1177/1077801219863876
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Murray, C. E., Crowe, A., & Flasch, P. (2015). Turning points: Critical incidents in survivors’ decisions to end abusive relationships. The Family Journal, 23, 228-238. DOI: 10.1177/1066480715573705
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Pereira, M., Azeredo, A., Moreira, D., Brandao, I., & Almeida, F. (2020). Personality Characteristics of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review. Aggression and Violent Behavior 52. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2020.101423
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Todd, C., Bryce, J. & Franqueira, V. (2020). Technology, Cyberstalking and Domestic Homicide: Informing Prevention and Response Strategies. Policing and Society. ISSN 1043-9463.
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2021). Killings of Women and Girls by their Intimate Partner or Other Family Members: Global Estimates 2020.
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Research on Parental Alienation
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Baker, A.J. (2008). Parental Alienation Syndrome-The Parent/ChildDisconnect. Social Work Today. 8(6) pp.26.
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Baker, A.J., Darnall, D. (2006). Behaviors and Strategies Employed in Parental Alienation: A Survey of Parental Experiences. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 45(½). doi:10.1300/J087v45n01_06
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Palmieri, A., Visintainer, V., Toffanin, L., & Picone, V. (2024). Role of Narcissism in Parental Alienation Phenomenon. A Narrative Review. Rivista di Psichiatria. 59 (2).
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Other Related Research
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Felitti, V., Anda, A., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D., Spitz, A., Edwards, V., Koss, M., & Marks, J. (1998). “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults”. American Journal of Preventative Medicine. 14 (4) p245-258.
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Video Clips
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"It's Not About the Nail"
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Empathy vs. Sympathy by Brene Brown
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