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Role Theory 102: Five Failures of Narcissistic Role Development

12/14/2022

 
In Role Theory 101, we learned that more roles lead to a healthy self. Therefore, it would make sense that we look at how roles are developed. In this video, we take a look at the life cycle of a role as well as the 5 ways that narcissism impedes role development.

In this video:
0:00 The Basic Problem
1:49 Role Imagining/First Failure
3:57 Role Development Stages
8:12 Second Failure
10:29 Third Failure
11:19 Role Retiring
15:56 Fourth Failure
19:32 Fifth Failure
23:45 Failures of the Narcissist's Partner

​TIP: If I talk too slow, increase the playback speed so you can watch the whole video in less time! __________________________________
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. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching!
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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.

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Role Theory 101: Understanding the Narcissistic Self

12/6/2022

 
Role Theory is a non-pathologizing way of conceptualizing personality, social issues, and mental health issues. It is a perfect tool for understanding dysfunction within the self. In this video, we take a look at the narcissistic self and narcissistic relationship dynamics from the perspective of Role Theory.

In this video:

0:00 Role Theory Basics
3:45 Moreno's Three Types of Roles
6:36 What is the Self?
9:28 Healthy vs. Dysfunctional Self
12:44 Role Lock 15:55 Role Strain
18:19 Role Conflict
22:23 Role Expectation
23:57 Role Demand
28:48 Role Fatigue
29:37 Role Relief
30:57 Role Self Congruence

​TIP: If I talk too slow, increase the playback speed so you can watch the whole video in less time! __________________________________
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. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching!
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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 #psychodrama #roletheory

Am I a Narcissist? I Am Different Around Different People

11/30/2022

 
Do you ever feel like you're a phony because you act differently around different people? Maybe you've considered the possibility that this means you may be a narcissist. "Am I a Narcissist?" is one of the most common questions clients ask me, and the question always hinges on a specific concern. In this video, we look at the belief, "I think I'm a narcissist because I act differently around different people."
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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. Jen holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Performance as well as an M.A. in Theatre. She is a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Thanks for watching!
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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

Am I A Narcissist? I Sometimes Act Like One

11/26/2022

 
"Am I a Narcissist?" is one of the most common questions clients ask me, and the question always hinges on a belief. In this video, we look at the belief, "I think I'm a narcissist because sometimes I act like one."
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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.
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Can a Child Be a Narcissist?

11/16/2022

 
When you really think about it, everyone starts life as a narcissist. This view supports the "nature" theory of personality development (while still maintaining a belief in the "nurture" theory).

​In this video:

0:00 All Children are Born Narcissists
0:58 The Nature of Children
3:12 The Fantasy Life of Children
6:31 Why NPD Doesn't "Develop"
8:55 Don't Give Up!
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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 #humanity

How I Became Arrogant (Narcissism Storytelling Project)

11/10/2022

 
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.

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The Narcissism Storytelling Project (User Manual)

11/2/2022

 
Everything you need to know about The Narcissism Storytelling Project. ​

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6 Reasons Why Drama Therapy is Great for Narcissism

10/28/2022

 
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!

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Am I a Narcissist? TRUE vs. FALSE NPD

10/17/2022

 
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:

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Understanding the Narcissism Spectrum

10/6/2022

 
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?

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Narcissism is Human Nature: Jung's Quotes on The Shadow

9/22/2022

 
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).
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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!
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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.

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#npd #Narcissism #mentalhealth #toxicrelationships #humanity

What is a Narcissist?

9/13/2022

 

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ALTERNATE CRITERIA (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

9/9/2022

 
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.

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ARROGANCE (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

9/5/2022

 

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ENVY (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

9/1/2022

 

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EMPATHY (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

8/26/2022

 
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.

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EXPLOITATION (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

8/20/2022

 
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.

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ENTITLEMENT (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

8/14/2022

 

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ADMIRATION (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

8/9/2022

 

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I'M SPECIAL! (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

8/4/2022

 

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FANTASY (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

7/30/2022

 

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GRANDIOSITY (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

7/28/2022

 

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CRITERION ZERO (Narcissistic Personality Diagnosis)

7/25/2022

 
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.

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