{"product_id":"the-narcissistic-borderline-couple-9780415934718","title":"The Narcissistic  Borderline Couple","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cem\u003eThe Narcissistic \/ Borderline Couple\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential text for every marital therapist, offering an improved understanding of marital pathology within the framework of our changing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lackhar's book provides a valuable resource for any marital and family therapist who wants to become more familiar with the border-line\/narcissistic coupleand with psychodynamic approaches.\" -\u003cem\u003eJournal of Couple \u0026amp; Relationship Therapy, Vol. 5(2) 2006, Malcolm M. MacFarlane, MA, Ross Memorial Hospital Community Counseling Services, Lindsay, Ontario Canada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Narcissist and the Borderline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Theoretical Implications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Couple: The Dance, The Drama, and The Bond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Marital Theatrics: The Psychodynamics of the Narcissistic\/Borderline Couple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic Positions and Transference Formation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group Psychology and the Narcissistic\/Borderline Couple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-cultural Couples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e Model of Treatment \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018216636759,"sku":"9780415934718","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415934718.jpg?v=1750776047","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-narcissistic-borderline-couple-9780415934718","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}