Understanding The Psychodynamics Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• Location: Virtual

• Source/ Event Link: Hudson Valley Professional Development

“Join Mark L. Ruffalo, M.S.W., D.Psa in an exploration of the psychodynamic theory and treatment of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Participants will gain an understanding of the psychodynamic mechanisms underlying NPD, including problems in the individual's sense of self and other. Strategies for the theoretically-informed and compassionate treatment of patients with NPD will be presented.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

-define narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as a psychiatric illness.

-differentiate pathological narcissism from healthy or adaptive forms of narcissism.

-identify key defense mechanisms in NPD, such as denial, projection, and splitting.

-understand how these mechanisms play out in interpersonal relationships, including the treatment relationship.”