Book Announcement by Daniel Shaw (USA)

Traumatic Narcissism Theory: A Contemporary Introduction

Distinguishing the Traumatic Narcissism Theory (TNT) from other dominant psychoanalytic theories of narcissism, Daniel Shaw begins by retelling the ancient myth of Narcissus with an emphasis on the character of Echo, the victim of Narcissus’ cruelty. Acknowledging the seminal contributions of Sigmund Freud and highlighting the work of Otto Kernberg and Heinz Kohut, Shaw clarifies that rather than treating narcissistic personality disorders, TNT is intended for the therapeutic healing and recovery of victims of narcissistic abuse. Shaw highlights the impact of a wide range of thinkers on the development of TNT, from Erich Fromm to the relational psychoanalysts and contemporary traumatologists.

Emphasizing the clinical utility of the traumatic narcissism concepts, Traumatic Narcissism Theory: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge) integrates both theoretical and clinical material to show how TNT enables victims to recover their wounded subjectivity and heal the self-alienation that results from the traumatizing narcissist’s manipulation and abuse.

www.routledge.com/Traumatic-Narcissism-Theory-A-Contemporary-Introduction

Daniel Shaw, LCSW is the author of Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery: Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear (Routledge) and Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation, Classic Edition (Routledge). His psychotherapy practice is in New York City and Nyack, NY. Shaw consults to clinicians world-wide. His lectures and teaching engagements can be followed at www.danielshawlcsw.com/Events.

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