In this video, Dr. Fox delves into the nature of narcissism, emphasizing that all narcissists are not the same. They distinguish between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), clarifying that while NPD is a diagnosable mental health condition, narcissism can manifest in varying degrees and forms. The goal of the narcissist is explored, highlighting their tendency to seek admiration and validation while lacking empathy for others. It's noted that individuals can exhibit narcissistic traits without meeting the criteria for NPD. The concept of narcissistic enlistment is introduced, illustrating how narcissists manipulate others to serve their own needs. Furthermore, the video discusses how all narcissists exhibit grandiosity, though there are two primary types: vulnerable and grandiose narcissists. The notion of a narcissistic wound is explored, describing how perceived threats to their self-esteem can trigger extreme reactions in narcissists. While some question whether narcissism is incurable, the video outlines a process for treating narcissism, emphasizing the importance of therapy, self-reflection, and building empathy to address underlying insecurities and develop healthier interpersonal relationships.

Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and a multi-award-winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for over 20 years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence.

He has published several articles and books in these areas and is the author of:

The BPD Card Deck: 50 Ways to Balance Emotions and Live Well with Borderline Personality Disorder. Available at: www.shorturl.at/jBHJV

Complex Borderline Personality Disorder: How Coexisting Conditions Affect Your BPD and How You Can Gain Emotional Balance. Available at:
https://rb.gy/hdyqyy

Antisocial, Narcissistic, and Borderline Personality Disorders: A New Conceptualization of Development, Reinforcement, Expression, and Treatment. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/2anv8dww

The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook: An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD. Available at: https://goo.gl/LQEgy1

Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook: Treatment Strategies for Cluster B Personality Disorders (IPBA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner): https://goo.gl/BLRkFy

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox: 55 Practical Treatment Techniques for Clients, Their Parents & Their Children (IPBA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner):: https://goo.gl/sZYhym

Dr. Fox has given numerous workshops and seminars on ethics and personality disorders, personality disorders and crime, treatment solutions for treating clients along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum, emotional intelligence, managing mental health within the prison system, and others. Dr. Fox maintains a website of various treatment interventions focused on working with and attenuating the symptomatology related to individuals along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum (www.drdfox.com).

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 All narcissists are not the same
00:43 Narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder
01:37 Goal of the narcissist
02:57 Narcissistic but don’t have narcissistic personality disorder
04:13 Narcissistic enlistment
04:51 All narcissists are grandiose
05:01 Two types of narcissists
06:25 What’s a narcissistic wound?
08:38 Is narcissism incurable?
10:50 Process to treat narcissism

NPD and domestic violence:
Lambe, S., Hamilton-Giachritsis, C., Garner, E., & Walker, J. (2018). The Role of Narcissism in Aggression and Violence: A Systematic Review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 19(2), 209-230.