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<p><P>In this second edition of her groundbreaking book, Dr. Joan Lachkar addresses the ever-changing faces and phases of narcissism within the context of marital therapy and discusses the new developments in the treatment of marital conflict. Drawing from many different theoretical frameworks, mainly self-psychology (Kohut) and object relations (Klein), the works of D.W, Winnicott, and Kernberg are expanded to further explain why couples stay in painful, conflictual, never-ending relationships (traumatic bonding). The new chapters, case illustrations, and updated treatment sequences are invaluable to both beginning and experienced clinicians. <b>The Narcissistic / Borderline Couple</b> is an essential text for every marital therapist, offering an improved understanding of marital pathology within the framework of our changing world.</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>Defining the narcissistic/borderline couple as "individuals who, when they are together, form a shared couple myth that gives rise to many collective fantasies," Lachkar explicates the network that underlies this type of relationship and demonstrates how two theoretical constructs--self psychology and object relations--can be i

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Author

Joan Lachkar

Publisher

Brunner-Routledge

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780203603116

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Medical, Psychological Disorders