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    Understanding and Treating Pathological Narcissism

    John S. Ogrodniczuk (Edited by)

    9781433812347

    Hardback, published 15 December 2012

    337 pages
    25.4 x 17.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.8 kg

    Pathological narcissism has long been considered one of the most challenging conditions to treat in psychotherapy. Given the reluctance of many narcissistic clients to enter into therapy and the unique frustrations these clients can engender in those committed to helping them, even seasoned therapists may find themselves in need of expert guidance.

    In this book, today amp rsquo s most prominent thinkers and clinical experts on pathological narcissism address the challenges facing therapists who work with narcissistic clients. They trace the history of our understanding of narcissism, from ancient myth to Freud and subsequent psychodynamic approaches. They also provide clinicians with a comprehensive guide to treatment that covers features of the disorder, diagnosis, and assessment, as well as special considerations in the vital areas of transference and countertransference.

    Above all, they emphasize that narcissism is an eminently treatable disorder that can be approached using a variety of therapeutic models.

    Contributors

    Acknowledgements

    Introduction 
    John S. Ogrodniczuk

    I. Introduction to Narcissism

    1. Historical Overview of Pathological Narcissism 
      Brin F. S. Grenyer

    II. Diagnosis and Assessment

    1. Defining Narcissistic Subtypes 
      Eric Russ and Jonathan Shedler
    2. Narcissism in the DSM 
      Kenneth N. Levy, Kevin B. Meehan, Nicole M. Cain, and William D. Ellison
    3. Narcissism in the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual 
      Eve Caligor
    4. Prototypical Formulation of Pathological Narcissism 
      Mardi Horowitz
    5. The Pathological Narcissism Inventory 
      Aaron L. Pincus

    III. Clinical Features of Pathological Narcissism

    1. Interpersonal Problems of Narcissistic Patients 
      John S. Ogrodniczuk and David Kealy
    2. Affect Regulation and Mentalization in Narcissistic Personality Disorder 
      Serge Lecours, Rachel Briand-Malenfant, and Emilie Descheneaux
    3. Conflicts and Defenses in Narcissistic Personality Disorder 
      J. Christopher Perry and Michelle D. Presniak
    4. Pathological Narcissism and the Risk of Suicide 
      Paul S. Links
    5. Sex and Race amp ndash Ethnic Differences in Psychiatric Comorbidity of Narcissistic Personality Disorder 
      Attila J. Pulay and Bridget F. Grant

    IV. Treatment Considerations and Approaches

    1. Countertransference Issues in the Treatment of Pathological Narcissism 
      Glen O. Gabbard
    2. Maintaining Boundaries in the Treatment of Pathological Narcissism 
      Andrew F. Luchner
    3. Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for Narcissistic Personality 
      Barry L. Stern, Frank Yeomans, Diana Diamond, and Otto F. Kernberg
    4. Kohut's Self-Psychology Approach to Treating Pathological Narcissism 
      M. David Liberman
    5. Treating Pathological Narcissism With Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy 
      Manuel Trujillo
    6. Schema Therapy for Pathological Narcissism: The Art of Adaptive Reparenting 
      Wendy T. Behary and Eva Dieckmann
    7. Cognitive Behavioral Perspectives on the Theory and Treatment of the Narcissistic Character 
      Arthur Freeman and Suzy Fox

    Index

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