(HS Quiz 095646 2023) March/April 2023: The Narcissism Spectrum: Myths vs. Reality in the Therapy Room

Course overview

This issue examines the many facets of narcissism, both its hidden gradations and the distinctive challenges of doing therapy with people on different points of the narcissism spectrum. It looks at the ripple effects of narcissistic behavior, including the impact of narcissistic abuse on intimate partners. One piece looks at working with covert narcissism, another on strengthening empathy in kids to ward off the development of narcissistic behavior. Other pieces include a focus on working with antagonistic clients as a conflict-avoidant therapist, helping clients taper off psychotropic drugs, working with clients suffering from binge-eating disorder, and helping men face the hidden fears that keep them stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.