Feb 1, 2019
GUEST: LISA FIRESTONE, PHD
Lisa Firestone, PhD is Director of Research and Education with the Glendon Association. She is the author of numerous articles and chapters and co-author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: the Wisdom of Psychotherapy, most recently Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA books) Dr Firestone is a practicing clinical psychologist.
(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)
Dr. Lisa Firestone wrote In a Relationship with a Narcissist? What You Need to Know About Narcissistic Relationships. I highly recommend reading it, if you have concerns about narcissism in your relationship.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO LEARN ABOUT:
Narcissism:
“It is important for the partner with narcissistic traits to begin to recognize, they don’t have to be special to deserve love, attention, and care.” Dr. Lisa Firestone
How does narcissism negatively impact relationship:
How to deal with a narcissistic partner:
“You have a lot of power to change your relationship, but you have zero power to change your partner”. Dr. Lisa Firestone
How to improve the relationship dynamic, when narcissism is at play:
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TRANSCRIPT:
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