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HARVARD REVIEW OF PSYCHIATRY
Volume 19, Issue 6, Pages 290-301Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.3109/10673229.2011.632604
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interpersonal problems; narcissism; personality disorders; psychotherapy
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Pathological narcissism is associated with significant interpersonal problems, which are unlikely to be acknowledged by narcissistic patients as clinical issues. Although a substantial clinical and theoretical literature deals with narcissism, a succinct overview of core narcissistic interpersonal problems is lacking, particularly in terms of their presentation in clinical settings. This article provides a descriptive overview of the major types of interpersonal problems associated with pathological narcissism: dominance, vindictiveness, and intrusiveness. We outline how these problems can manifest in patients' relations with others and in treatment situations. Clinical vignettes are provided to highlight the presentation of narcissistic interpersonal dysfunction in various types of clinical encounters, and to facilitate discussion of treatment implications. (HARV REV PSYCHIATRY 2011;19:290-301.)
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