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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

  • 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.

  • Moulton Sarkis, S. (2018). Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free. DeCapo Press.

  • “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD

  • “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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Navigating Narcissism by Dr. Ramani Durvasula

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Other Podcasts

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Research on Narcissism​

  • 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

  • Duchon, D., & Drake, B. (2009). Organizational Narcissism and Virtuous Behavior. Management Department Faculty Publications. 90

  • Green, A., MacLean, R., & Charles, K. (2021). Female Narcissism: Assessment, Aetiology, and Behavioural Manifestations. Sage Journals. doi:10.1177/00332941211027322

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Pincus, A., & Lukowitsky, M. (2009). Pathological Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. doi:10.1146/annurev.clinpsy.121208.131215

  • 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.

  • Vargo, E. (2022). Organizational Narcissism as an Adaptive Strategy in Contemporary Academia. Journal of Academic Ethics. doi:10.1007/s10805-022-09456-2

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Todd, C., Bryce, J. & Franqueira, V. (2020). Technology, Cyberstalking and Domestic Homicide: Informing Prevention and Response Strategies. Policing and Society. ISSN 1043-9463.

  • 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

  • Baker, A.J. (2008). Parental Alienation Syndrome-The Parent/ChildDisconnect. Social Work Today. 8(6) pp.26.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • "It's Not About the Nail"

  • Empathy vs. Sympathy by Brene Brown

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