Do not try to be a therapist to a narcissist. This is not only dangerous, impossible, and can backfire, but can damage a partner’s own self and self-esteem.
Instead, partners should learn all about narcissism, reclaim their self and self-esteem and take the steps in Dealing with Narcissist: 8 Steps to Raise Self-Esteem and Set Boundaries with Difficult People.
See footnotes.
© Darlene Lancer 2015.
Published in The Therapist, July, 2015
Written by Darlene Lancer
Originally appeared in WhatIsCodependency.com
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