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Narcissism: From Healthy to Pathological

 

 

In this Webinar: 

How can we distinguish healthy self-confidence from narcissism? Is there an epidemic of narcissism in our society? How can we deal with narcissists in our lives, whether they are our parents, our partners our friends or our patients?  This Webinar will address these questions and provide answers that will help you understand and relate more effectively to individuals along the spectrum of narcissism, including those with Narcissistic Personality Disorders. Pathological narcissism can be expressed in temporary reactions and traits or in a stable, enduring personality disorder.  Individuals with pathological narcissism experience hypersensitivity and low frustration tolerance. Their sense of self is grandiose but fragile. Their self-esteem fluctuates from self-enhanced/ grandiosity to vulnerable/ inferiority.  They often use relationships to attempt to enhance their self-esteem at the expense of more equal relating, and their partners are often frustrated and dissatisfied. Therapists often find these individuals to be difficult patients to form an alliance with and treat effectively.

In this Webinar ,we will explore the developmental origins of narcissism and how it relates to healthy self-esteem.  The diagnostic characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder will be clarified as well as how to recognize someone with pathological narcissism. The struggles narcissists experience and the difficulties inherent in relating to them will be explored. Effective coping strategies for those dealing with narcissism will be presented as well as the forefront of effective treatments for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the difference  between healthy self-esteem and narcissism
2. Explain the developmental origins of narcissism and how it relates to healthy self esteem
3. List the diagnostic characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder  
4. Describe the struggles narcissists experience with fluctuating self-esteem and problems self-regulating

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Once payment is received, you will be emailed a full video recording of this webinar along with all presentation materials.

Optional CEs (3) may be purchased through R. Cassidy Seminars. You can earn your CEs by watching the webinar and completing an accompanying reading assignment. A link to purchase CE Credits will be included in the email containing all your webinar resourcesMore Info Here

Continuing Education Information

Optional CEs (3) may be purchased through R. Cassidy Seminars. You can earn your CEs by watching the webinar and completing an accompanying reading assignment. A link to purchase CE Credits will be included in the email containing all your webinar resourcesMore Info Here

 

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About the Presenter

Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012). Follow Dr. Firestone on Twitter or Google.

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9 Comments

Lori Rudman

Dr. Firestone,
Can you recommend a book or books written by individuals in relationships dealing with NPD? Thanks and looking forward

Graeme Lee

I know that most if not all sufferers of NPD have problems beyond their control. This is born out in the fact that the same general analytical criterior fits all thus the 40 point/9 point etc. tests for NPD. This being the case there is strong arguement for them to have no or very limited control over their reactions to narcissistic injuries and thus to some degree?should not be held accountable for their actions or reactions to perceived or real narcissistic injury would you not agree?

Lori

I don’t agree although I initially did and I’ll tell you why with one simple, yet profound statement.
They can and do control who they show their real selves to. Having been in a 7 year relationship, I’ve witnessed this countless times.

Concerned Husband

Need Help! Can you recommend a book that will indirectly address narcissism. It isn’t exactly the easiest thing to suggest to your partner that they read a book about the topic.

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