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The Co-Narcissist Handbook
A Roadmap for Empaths Navigating Narcissistic Relationships
If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, manipulated, or confused by someone in your life—whether it’s a partner, co-worker, boss, family member or friend—this book is for you. The Co-Narcissist Handbook is not a deep dive into the drama of narcissism. It’s your clear, practical go-to guide for actionable steps to reclaim your life.
As a licensed mental health counselor, psychotherapist Sherry Bishop, M.S., L.M.H.C. brings over 40 years of clinical experience and a decade of specialized work with narcissistic dynamics. Through her work she has uncovered an often overlooked truth: The narcissist isn't the core problem; it's the inner conflict in the co-narcissist that creates the most stress and confusion.
Instead of escaping or fighting the narcissist; rather than agitating or searching for solutions with other empaths, this innovative book offers a clear, fresh perspective that empowers you—the co-narcissist—to resolve the inner split that creates feelings of vulnerability in the first place, thereby opening you up to dormant options, insights, and clarity that have always existed, and have been simply waiting to be released.
Created specifically for empaths, this groundbreaking book lays out a clear and empowering path to navigate relationships with those on the narcissistic spectrum—without losing your integrity, identity, or sanity.
With this handbook you will:
Learn why empaths and narcissists don’t speak the same language, and how to become “bilingual”—fluent in both empathy and narcissistic dynamics.
Understand the entire narcissistic structure—not just the behaviors, but the why behind them.
Stay true to your empathic nature while also understanding and responding to narcissistic behaviours in a way that actually works.
Discover how to communicate effectively, set unshakable boundaries, and preserve your emotional well-being.
Master educational strategies that allow you to stay grounded and true to your empathic nature.
If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, manipulated, or confused by someone in your life—whether it’s a partner, co-worker, boss, family member or friend—this book is for you. The Co-Narcissist Handbook is not a deep dive into the drama of narcissism. It’s your clear, practical go-to guide for actionable steps to reclaim your life.
As a licensed mental health counselor, psychotherapist Sherry Bishop, M.S., L.M.H.C. brings over 40 years of clinical experience and a decade of specialized work with narcissistic dynamics. Through her work she has uncovered an often overlooked truth: The narcissist isn't the core problem; it's the inner conflict in the co-narcissist that creates the most stress and confusion.
Instead of escaping or fighting the narcissist; rather than agitating or searching for solutions with other empaths, this innovative book offers a clear, fresh perspective that empowers you—the co-narcissist—to resolve the inner split that creates feelings of vulnerability in the first place, thereby opening you up to dormant options, insights, and clarity that have always existed, and have been simply waiting to be released.
Created specifically for empaths, this groundbreaking book lays out a clear and empowering path to navigate relationships with those on the narcissistic spectrum—without losing your integrity, identity, or sanity.
With this handbook you will:
Learn why empaths and narcissists don’t speak the same language, and how to become “bilingual”—fluent in both empathy and narcissistic dynamics.
Understand the entire narcissistic structure—not just the behaviors, but the why behind them.
Stay true to your empathic nature while also understanding and responding to narcissistic behaviours in a way that actually works.
Discover how to communicate effectively, set unshakable boundaries, and preserve your emotional well-being.
Master educational strategies that allow you to stay grounded and true to your empathic nature.
240 pages, Paperback
Published June 18, 2025
About the author
Sherry Bishop
2 booksSherry Bishop is a psychotherapist, coach, and author with over 40 years of experience helping individuals navigate complex relationships with strength, clarity, and resilience. She has a BS in educational psychology and a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
Her work focuses on empowering empathically-oriented individuals to reclaim their voice, establish healthy boundaries, and move beyond the cycles of codependency and emotional entanglement without bitterness, blame, or victimhood.
Her work focuses on empowering empathically-oriented individuals to reclaim their voice, establish healthy boundaries, and move beyond the cycles of codependency and emotional entanglement without bitterness, blame, or victimhood.
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