Traumatic Narcissism Theory

A Contemporary Introduction
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-86986-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

Reihe: Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis

In this illuminating and informative book, Daniel Shaw provides a succinct and highly accessible introduction to his concept of Traumatic Narcissism, describing the psychology of the traumatizing narcissist and the impact of their behaviour on victims.

Distinguishing the Traumatic Narcissism Theory (TNT) from other dominant psychoanalytic theories of narcissism, 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 analysts and contemporary traumatologists. Emphasizing the clinical utility of the traumatic narcissism concepts, Shaw 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.

This book is a vital resource for clinicians working with victims of narcissistic abuse, for those conducting psychoanalytic and trauma training programmes and for the wider public interested in the impact of narcissistic abuse and exploitation.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shaw, Daniel

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Psychoanalyse (S. Freud)
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. The Relationality of Narcissism 3. The Traumatizing Narcissist's System of Subjugation 4. The Delusion of Omnipotence 5. Healing From the Trauma of Subjugation 6. Shame and Self-Alienation, Self-Compassion and Self-Forgiveness Recommended Reading

Über Autor(innen)

Daniel Shaw is a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York, USA. He is the author of Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation (2025) and Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery: Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear (2021).