Chapter
Narcissistic Individuals and Couples Therapy
36:38 - 40:24 (03:46)
Narcissistic individuals or those with narcissistic traits typically do not come to therapy on their own, but rather are brought in by their partners. This poses a challenge for therapists as they need both parties to willingly participate in therapy.
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If we don't process the lack of closeness with our parents, we'll end up repeating their traits, even when they're negative.
36:38 - 37:48 (01:10)
Parenting
Summary
If we don't process the lack of closeness with our parents, we'll end up repeating their traits, even when they're negative. The way to overcome this is to grieve the loss and be aware of the unconscious desire to imitate them.
ChapterNarcissistic Individuals and Couples Therapy
EpisodeA MASTERCLASS On Narcissists: How To Spot, Handle & Avoid Them EP 1281
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Narcissistic individuals tend to avoid therapy unless they are coming in couples where their partner initiates the therapy.
37:48 - 40:24 (02:36)
Therapy
Summary
Narcissistic individuals tend to avoid therapy unless they are coming in couples where their partner initiates the therapy. Therapy for narcissistic traits do not work unless the person is willing to partake in it.