Narcissism and Its Discontents: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Treatment Strategies With Narcissistic Patients

Author:   Glen O. Gabbard, MD (Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Training and Supervising Analyst, Center for Psychoanalytic Studies) ,  Holly Crisp, MD
Publisher:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
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Pages:   173
Publication Date:   29 May 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Narcissism and Its Discontents: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Treatment Strategies With Narcissistic Patients


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The definition of narcissism can be a moving target. Is it an excess of self-love? Profound insecurity? Low self-esteem? Too much self-esteem? Because of the multifaceted nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), treating this disorder presents clinicians with a range of wholly unique challenges. Narcissism and Its Discontents recognizes the variable nature of NPD and provides a template for adjusting treatment to the patient rather than shoehorning the patient into a manualized treatment that may prove to be less effectual. This guide offers clinicians strategies, including transference and countertransference, to deal with the complex situations that often arise when treating narcissistic patients, among them, patient entitlement, disengagement, and envy. The authors provide a skillful integration of research and psychoanalytic theory while also addressing psychotherapeutic strategies that are less intensive but also useful—being cognizant of the fact that a majority of patients do not have access to psychoanalysis proper. A chapter on the cultural aspects of narcissism addresses the recent societal fascination with NPD in the discourse on politics and celebrity, particularly in the age of social media. Regardless of the treatment setting—psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, partial hospital, or inpatient—clinicians will find a wealth of approaches to treating a diverse and challenging patient population in Narcissism and Its Discontents.

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Author:   Glen O. Gabbard, MD (Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Training and Supervising Analyst, Center for Psychoanalytic Studies) ,  Holly Crisp, MD
Publisher:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Imprint:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781615371273


ISBN 10:   1615371273
Pages:   173
Publication Date:   29 May 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Preface Part I: Diagnostic Dilemmas Chapter 1. Narcissism and Its Discontents Chapter 2. The Cultural Context of Narcissism Chapter 3. Modes of Relatedness Part II: Treatment Strategies Chapter 4. Beginning the Treatment Chapter 5. Transference and Countertransference Chapter 6. Tailoring the Treatment to the Patient Chapter 7. Specific Treatment Strategies Chapter 8. Termination Index

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this is a very timely and helpful contribution for clinicians and psychotherapists independent of the stage of their careers. It is also a most instructive and needed educational guide on the range of narcissistic pathology and its treatment. * Elsa Ronningstam, PhD, Jourbal of Psychiatric Practice May 2019 *


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Glen O. Gabbard, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is also Training and Supervising Analyst at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston. He is in the full-time private practice of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy. Holly Crisp, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is on the faculty at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston. She is in the full-time private practice of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy.

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