Narcissism and Its Discontents: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Treatment Strategies With Narcissistic Patients

by Glen O. Gabbard and Holly Crisp

The definition of narcissism can be a moving target. Is it an excess of self-love? Profound insecurity? Low self-esteem? Too much self-esteem? Because of the multifaceted nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), treating this disorder presents clinicians with a range of wholly unique challenges.

Narcissism and Its Discontents recognizes the variable nature of NPD and provides a template for adjusting treatment to the patient...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615371273
• ISBN13: 9781615371273
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher