- Topic Areas:
- Point/Counterpoint Session
- Category:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009
- Faculty:
- Otto Kernberg, MD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date :
- Dec 09, 2009
Description
Description:
Dr. Kernberg will present prognostically unfavorable indications for a psychodynamic psychotherapy of narcissistic patients, and the management of the corresponding difficulties. The description of general characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder, clinical syndromes including the diagnosis, and general principles of psychodynamic therapy for them will compliment this presentation.
Educational Objectives:
- Given a narcissistic patient, diagnose and assess prognosis for treatment.
- Given a narcissistic patient, describe the management of dominant transference developments.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
