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Maintaining self-esteem – cont’d • The gap can be in relation to self-representations: “I’d be happy with myself if I could be or do x, y, z….” “I loathe myself because I’m not what I think I should be.” • It can also be in relation to object representations… projections on others: “I’d be happy with myself if I lived up to his/her expectations of me.” “I loathe myself if I don’t.” • Therefore, the importance of – Distinguishing between self and other – Achieving integrated, realistic internal representations of self and other in one’s mind
Another psychological issue at play • To experience and express one’s own aggression in a healthy way • The impact of aggression on objet relations. • Why talk about aggression – A basic human affect/drive – It affects interpersonal relations – It can be experienced as envy in narcissism • What do we mean by aggression
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Page 3 and 4: Readings - 2 • Diamond D, Yeomans
Page 5 and 6: NPD/BPD: How are they related • N
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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
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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
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Page 31 and 32: An attempt to address the obstacles
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