Bringing to light new developments in the treatment of marital conflict, this second edition of How to Talk to a Narcissist addresses the ever-changing faces and phases of narcissism within the context of marital therapy. This is a practical guide that focuses on specific communication styles in addressing patients with severe narcissistic personality pathology, as well as those with borderline personality disorder.

The book starts with an overview of the different kinds of narcissists and borderlines. Dr. Lachkar analyzes these high-conflict personality disorders from a clinical, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic perspective and delves into the various defenses that a narcissist or borderline might use. Updated treatment approaches and techniques are included along with an examination of the historical and theoretical perspectives that ground these approaches. Also included are detailed case illustrations.

This book is useful for both beginning and seasoned practitioners and is recommended for all clinicians treating individuals, couples, and groups within the scope of various narcissistic personality disorders.

Joan Jutta Lachkar, PhD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Sherman Oaks, California; an affiliate member of the New Center for Psychoanalysis; and author of many publications, such as The Narcissistic/Borderline Couple, How to Talk to a Narcissist, and How to Talk to a Borderline. Dr. Lachkar is also a psychohistorian and has published numerous papers on marital and political conflict. Her website is www.joanlachkarphd.com.