Daniel Shaw introduced Traumatic Narcissism Theory in 2014, with the publication of his book Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation, in which he described the many ways that individuals are harmed in relationships with the person he termed the 'traumatizing narcissist.' Understanding the relational system of the traumatizing narcissist allows clinicians to help patients more clearly understand the nature of the subjugation trauma they have suffered. In this webinar, Shaw will focus on defining the terms and purposes of the theory, and he will explain how it can be integrated into any therapeutic modality when working with victims of subjugation trauma.
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Video Lecture: Understanding the Traumatic Narcissism Theory and its Clinical Utility
Paper: Understanding the Traumatic Narcissism Theory and its Clinical Utility
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Daniel Shaw, LCSW, is a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City and in Nyack, New York. Originally trained as an actor at Northwestern University and with the renowned teacher Uta Hagen in New York City, Shaw later worked as a missionary for an Indian guru. His eventual recognition of cultic aspects of this organization led him to become an outspoken activist in support of individuals and families traumatically abused in cults. Simultaneous with leaving this group, Shaw began his training in the mental health profession, becoming a faculty member and supervisor at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York. He has published papers in Psychoanalytic Inquiry, Contemporary Psychoanalysis, and Psychoanalytic Dialogues. In 2014 his book, Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation, was published for the Relational Perspectives Series by Routledge, and was nominated for the distinguished Gradiva Award. In 2018, the International Cultic Studies Association awarded him the Margaret Thaler Singer Award for advancing the understanding of coercive persuasion and undue influence. Shaw's recent book, entitled Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery: Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear, was published by Routledge in 2021.
