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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.

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Author:   John S. Ogrodniczuk
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
Imprint:   Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.560kg
ISBN:  

9781433812347

ISBN 10:   1433812347
Pages:   337
Publication Date:   15 December 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction  John S. Ogrodniczuk I. Introduction to Narcissism Historical Overview of Pathological Narcissism  Brin F. S. Grenyer II. Diagnosis and Assessment Defining Narcissistic Subtypes  Eric Russ and Jonathan Shedler Narcissism in the DSM  Kenneth N. Levy, Kevin B. Meehan, Nicole M. Cain, and William D. Ellison Narcissism in the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual  Eve Caligor Prototypical Formulation of Pathological Narcissism  Mardi Horowitz The Pathological Narcissism Inventory  Aaron L. Pincus III. Clinical Features of Pathological Narcissism Interpersonal Problems of Narcissistic Patients  John S. Ogrodniczuk and David Kealy Affect Regulation and Mentalization in Narcissistic Personality Disorder  Serge Lecours, Rachel Briand-Malenfant, and Emilie Descheneaux Conflicts and Defenses in Narcissistic Personality Disorder  J. Christopher Perry and Michelle D. Presniak Pathological Narcissism and the Risk of Suicide  Paul S. Links Sex and Race–Ethnic Differences in Psychiatric Comorbidity of Narcissistic Personality Disorder  Attila J. Pulay and Bridget F. Grant IV. Treatment Considerations and Approaches Countertransference Issues in the Treatment of Pathological Narcissism  Glen O. Gabbard Maintaining Boundaries in the Treatment of Pathological Narcissism  Andrew F. Luchner Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for Narcissistic Personality  Barry L. Stern, Frank Yeomans, Diana Diamond, and Otto F. Kernberg Kohut's Self-Psychology Approach to Treating Pathological Narcissism  M. David Liberman Treating Pathological Narcissism With Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy  Manuel Trujillo Schema Therapy for Pathological Narcissism: The Art of Adaptive Reparenting  Wendy T. Behary and Eva Dieckmann Cognitive Behavioral Perspectives on the Theory and Treatment of the Narcissistic Character  Arthur Freeman and Suzy Fox Index About the Editor

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John S. Ogrodniczuk, PhD, is an associate professor and director of the Psychotherapy Program in the Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia. In his role as director, he coordinates the operations of Canada's second largest medically based psychotherapy training program. In addition, he has developed a psychotherapy research program that is recognized as one of the more comprehensive and productive of its kind.   His research involves a variety of psychotherapies and patient populations, but he has a particular interest in studying psychodynamic psychotherapy, personality disorder, and men's mental health.   Dr. Ogrodniczuk has received regular funding to support his research and has more than scientific publications. He has coauthored three previous books with APA.   He is a recipient of the Outstanding Early Career Achievement Award that is presented by the Society for Psychotherapy Research.   In addition to his research, he is involved with teaching medical students and psychiatry residents, serves as associate editor for the journal Psychotherapy Research, serves on the editorial board for three other journals (Group Dynamics, Journal of Personality Disorders, and Psychotherapy), provides regular reviews for more than a dozen scientific and clinical journals, and consults with mental health clinics about service provision and evaluation.  

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