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I don't have NPD, but I do have one narcissistic personality trait: arrogance. This story explains how arrogance was seared into my personality and is an excellent example of the "nature" side of the "nature vs. nurture" debate.
Drama Therapy, and drama in general, is an excellent tool for working with issues of narcissism such as shame, projection, lack of empathy, and more! This video provides an introduction to some of the reasons why drama therapy is great for narcissism, as well as a big channel announcement at the end of the video!
I created my own little assessment tool to help me discern, beyond the DSM-5 criteria, if what I'm dealing with is truly NPD or something that just looks like it. Now I'm sharing my secret assessment tool with you! Understanding the difference between True and False NPD will clear up several questions about narcissism, including:
Narcissism exists on a "spectrum." But what exactly does that look like? In this video, we examine the concept of the narcissism spectrum in terms of a unique individual "Narcissism Number" and compare five hypothetical examples of human narcissism, two "normies" and three with NPD. What's your narcissism number?
The philosophy of this channel and its approach to narcissism is based largely on Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow. I have always defined narcissism as nothing more than human nature, and NPD as “human nature on steroids.” Narcissism is something that is a problem for every human being, not just those with pathological narcissism. The following is a compilation of some of Carl Jung’s many quotes on the shadow. I have chosen these quotes and arranged them in such a way to explain my beliefs on how each of us can address our own narcissism. I hope you find it enlightening (pun intended).
__________________________________ Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! ________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships #humanity Did you know that there is another way of diagnosing NPD? The DSM-5 provides alternate criteria for diagnosis! This video features criteria taken directly from the DSM-5 and is the eleventh and final video in a series on diagnosing NPD.
Yes, it is possible for a narcissist to have empathy! In this video, we examine the seventh trait of NPD, empathy. We will look at three proofs from the DSM-5 which imply that someone with NPD can have empathy. We will also look at two signs that someone lacks empathy. This video features criteria taken directly from the DSM-5 and is the eighth in a series on diagnosing NPD.
Not all narcissists are abusive. In this video, we examine the sixth trait of NPD, exploitation. This video features criteria taken directly from the DSM-5 and is the sixth in a series on diagnosing NPD.
There are actually TEN criteria for diagnosing Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Nine are *specific* to NPD, but this tenth criterion is 100% required to be met in order to diagnose someone with a personality disorder, including NPD. In this video, I explain what I call "Criterion Zero," the often overlooked criterion for diagnosing personality disorders that comes before Criterion 1. This video features criteria taken directly from the DSM-5 and is the first in a series on diagnosing NPD. __________________________________
Jennifer Guerriero (pronounced Gary-Arrow) is a licensed mental health professional, narcissism survivor and former cult member. Jen has been educating people on psychological abuse since 1993. She has owned and operated a private practice in Orlando, FL since 2015, where she specializes in treating those affected by narcissists, toxic people, and high control groups. Thanks for watching! _________________________________ This video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. This video is also not intended to serve as a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed professional. #narcissist #npd #Narcissism |
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Fun Fact: My last name is pronounced, "Gary-Arrow."
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Fun Fact: My last name is pronounced, "Gary-Arrow."
Original logos may not be used without prior permission.