ATTACHMENT THEORY AND RESEARCH APPLIED TO THE CONCEPTUALIZATION AND TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGICAL NARCISSISM |
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Authors: | C Susanne Bennett PhD |
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Institution: | (1) National Catholic School of Social Service, The Catholic University of America, 100 Shahan Hall, 620 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, DC , 20064, USA |
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Abstract: | This article focuses on the relevance of attachment theory and research in the conceptualization and treatment of pathological
narcissism. It is proposed that the relational context of individual development and the interpersonal interpretative capacities
that emerge as part of the attachment system may be salient factors in the etiology and treatment of narcissism. Included
is an overview of research on attachment models and their correlation to adult psychopathology and to narcissistic personality
disorders. It is suggested that internalization and maintenance of a “secure base” and improvement in self-reflective functioning
informs and enriches the clinical treatment of adults with narcissistic features. |
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Keywords: | narcissistic personality disorders attachment theory insecure dismissive attachment “ secure base” |
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