The Role of Couple Therapy in the Treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
 Links, Paul S.
AU  - Stockwell, Michelle
Y1  - 2002/10/01
PY  - 2002
DA  - 2002/10/01
N1  - doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2002.56.4.522
DO  - 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2002.56.4.522
T2  - American Journal of Psychotherapy
JF  - American Journal of Psychotherapy
JO  - APT
SP  - 522
EP  - 538
VL  - 56
  - 4
 American Psychiatric Publishing

Role of Couple's Therapy in NPD Treatment Reference

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•Treatment is centered around psychotherapy

•Learning to better relate with others so that the patient's relationships improve and are more rewarding

•Understanding the causes of emotions and what drives the patient to distrust others, compete, and why they dislike others

•Learn to engage in and maintain personal relationships/work with co-workers

•Be better about managing feelings and how to deal with self-esteem issues

•Set obtainable goals instead of desiring things that are unrealistic

•Only take medications to help with other mental disorders the patient may be facing(anxiety, depression, etc)

Treatment for Narcissistic Personality Disorder

“Narcissistic personality disorder - Diagnosis and treatment.” Mayo Clinic, 6 April 2023, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366690. Accessed 16 August 2024.

Reference for Treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A study was done to examine whether being in a stable and intimate relationship had any effect on the course of NPD and its treatment. It was found that being in a stable relationship did positively impact NPD's course and outcome. Couples therapy was effective if three components were present.  These include the ability of the individual to curtail their narcissistic abilities, their vulnerability, and the couple's complementary narcissistic gratification. 

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