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As Therapy Progresses… The patient gradually experiences a conflict between his refuge into the false grandiose self and some awareness of “reality” The therapist often becomes the representative of reality; he/she becomes a bridge to a real alternative to the “exquisite” isolation The therapist must therefore have acute empathy for the pain and sense of humiliation involved in this process
A Key Role of Reflective Functioning in Working with Narcissistic Patients Increasing RF – the capacity to reflect on his/ her mind and that of others - helps the patient see that the grandiose self is one mental state among others (which are difficult to bear). The patient may come to realize that the grandiose self is at the price of a real relation – which the therapist offers, within the frame
Page 1 and 2: Narcissistic Pathology as Understoo
Page 3 and 4: Readings - 2 • Diamond D, Yeomans
Page 5 and 6: NPD/BPD: How are they related • N
Page 7 and 8: Maintaining self-esteem - an intern
Page 9 and 10: Another psychological issue at play
Page 11 and 12: What is healthy narcissism • Appr
Page 13 and 14: What is pathological narcissism - 1
Page 15 and 16: Narcissism: Two Sides • Thick ski
Page 17 and 18: BPO: consequences and clinical impl
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Page 21 and 22: Narcissistic Psychopathology The Pa
Page 23 and 24: Narcissistic Object Relations Dyad:
Page 25 and 26: The Goal: Normal Organization
Page 27 and 28: Obstacles to TFP with Narcissistic
Page 29 and 30: Principle Obstacle to Treatment wit
Page 31: An attempt to address the obstacles

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