Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your Lifeblood After Narcissistic Abuse

by Andrea Schneider

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you feeling used and discarded by someone? Have you been hurt by a selfish, self-serving individual? If so, maybe you’ve been taken by a narcissist. This book can help you get past the hurt-- and heal-- providing a blueprint for moving forward with your life to a place of renewed strength and wellness. Andrea Schneider MSW, LCSW, an expert psychotherapist who has helped thousands overcome narcissistic abuse over her decades-long career, shows you the path forward to rising above and thriving.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2015

About the author

Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, with a private practice in Southern California. She has been practicing for more than 20 years, helping women, men, children, teens and families heal from trauma, loss, abuse and major depression/anxiety at various life transitions. Andrea received her MSW (masters in social work) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her bachelor’s in psychology from UCLA. She has worked in numerous clinical settings ranging from a domestic violence safe shelter, school-based counseling for children and teens, community mental health clinic, day treatment facility, a hospice and a psychiatric mental health clinic for a major HMO. She has been in private practice for more than 11 years. Andrea also brings her expertise to supervising pre-licensed master’s-level clinicians and enjoys training other therapists and medical practitioners in her areas of expertise. She provides in-person psychotherapy as well as telehealth support. Visit her blog and website at andreaschneiderlcsw.com.

Reviews

[Khadija · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is brief, informative, and straightforward. Chiefly, it tackles Malignant Narcissism in romantic relationships, and provides the reader with facts to discern it, and tools to overcome the narcissistic partner, and heal from the damage they engender.

[Diane D. Kahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank You!

Very concise and practical. List of resources very valuable, as well as advice to find a good therapist and tell one's story. My abuser almost murdered me and murdered two others years after my escape. Add "extreme survivor guilt" to my turbulent emotions!

[Kavish · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have read a lot of books on narcissism so I did not find anything new here. The book is very short but is not bad. The author does seem knowledgeable and compassionate.
If you are a victim of a narcissistic abuse and are looking for a therapist then this book will be very helpful to you to find the right therapist.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mainly focused on romantic relationships but you can apply the patterns to the other types of relationships in your life. Short book with solid advice for those that are trying to detached themselves from the soul vampire/s in their life.

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried reading this book. Sounded just like what I've been through and going through. Love the recommendations at the end.

[Diane Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for those who wish to heal from narcissistic abuse

This book is very informative of how to heal and love yourself after the trauma of having a narcissist in your life.

[Pondering · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read the chapter about moving on, so I can only review that section. The workbook in the back was very helpful to encapsulate the before, during, after phases with suggestions for art therapy projects (which I find very useful).

[Deanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an exceptionally short book with a very narrow audience. It has some good stuff but most was very common sense.

[jeff botts · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth you're time.

This book was not for lay person. I did not enjoy reading. I had to make myself finish. Save your money.