Narcissism is a Disorder of the Self

Using concepts from Self Psychology, Dr. Ettensohn discusses problems in the self that cause pathological narcissism. Topics include the building blocks of self experience, selfobjects, and defensive adaptations that produce grandiosity.  References: Wolf, E. S. (1988). Treating the self: Elements of clinical self psychology. New York: Guilford Press.  Music: www.bensound.com