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A Psychoanalytic Reflection on Narcissistic Parenthood and its Ramifications: The Forgotten Echo
A Psychoanalytic Reflection on Narcissistic Parenthood and its The Forgotten Echo proposes a new perspective on narcissism, focusing on its destructive impact within relationships.
Hila Yahalom discusses the patterns and ramifications of traumatizing upbringing by narcissistic parents, exploring the resulting development of a defensive-behavioral pattern and personality structures in the child which constitutes a mirror image of narcissism. Yahalom assesses a wide range of psychoanalytic theories in presenting a broad outlook on narcissism, its roots, and the manner by which pathological narcissism may manifest in interpersonal relationships as ‘narcissistic abuse’. This book considers the narcissist’s perverted occupation of the psychic space of others, with both participants usually blind to the phenomenon – a blindness that is reenacted in therapy, affecting its course. This book contains clinical vignettes from the author’s work as well as examples from the life stories of Heinz Kohut (Mr. Z), Franz Kafka, and Maria Callas.
A Psychoanalytic Reflection on Narcissistic Parenthood and its The Forgotten Echo will be of great interest to psychoanalysts and other clinicians working with narcissism, parenthood, and dysfunctional family relationships.
Hila Yahalom discusses the patterns and ramifications of traumatizing upbringing by narcissistic parents, exploring the resulting development of a defensive-behavioral pattern and personality structures in the child which constitutes a mirror image of narcissism. Yahalom assesses a wide range of psychoanalytic theories in presenting a broad outlook on narcissism, its roots, and the manner by which pathological narcissism may manifest in interpersonal relationships as ‘narcissistic abuse’. This book considers the narcissist’s perverted occupation of the psychic space of others, with both participants usually blind to the phenomenon – a blindness that is reenacted in therapy, affecting its course. This book contains clinical vignettes from the author’s work as well as examples from the life stories of Heinz Kohut (Mr. Z), Franz Kafka, and Maria Callas.
A Psychoanalytic Reflection on Narcissistic Parenthood and its The Forgotten Echo will be of great interest to psychoanalysts and other clinicians working with narcissism, parenthood, and dysfunctional family relationships.
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Published July 22, 2024
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August 12, 2025
This book explores narcissistic parenthood and its impact on victims, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing narcissistic abuse due to its often subtle nature. It redefines narcissism, distinguishing between normal and pathological forms, and emphasizes the need for a distinct clinical entity to address the psychological effects of narcissistic abuse on victims. It also discusses the different types of narcissism, including arrogant/aggressive and covert/shy, and how narcissistic abusers, driven by self-hatred, often inflict pain on others to compensate for their own emotional struggles. Would definitely recommend to peers.
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