March/April 2023

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The Narcissism Spectrum

Myths vs. Reality in the Therapy Room

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Editor's Note

How did narcissist get to be such a buzzword in our culture?

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Covert Narcissism Unmasked

Covert Narcissism Unmasked

What Are We Really Treating?

A covert narcissist’s eagerness to share their suffering can make them feel like ideal clients. And that’s what’s so vexing for clinicians. Read More

Treating Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

Treating Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

The Road to Clarity and Agency

Ramani Durvasula

People in relationships with narcissists are rarely going to catalyze meaningful change in their partners. How can therapists support them, whether they leave their relationship or not? Read More

Allen Frances on the NPD Diagnosis

Allen Frances, formerly of Duke University, wrote the clinical diagnosis for narcissistic personality disorder that first appeared in the third edition of the DSM. Read More

Strengthening Empathy in Kids

Strengthening Empathy in Kids

The Delicate Balance Between Self and Others

Paris Goodyear-Brown

In a world that seems to reward narcissists, how can we help parents raise kind, empathetic kids with a healthy, balanced sense of self? Read More

Are You A Conflict-Avoidant Therapist?

Are You A Conflict-Avoidant Therapist?

Harnessing Antagonism in the Therapy Room

For therapists who shy away from confrontation, harnessing their reactions to an antagonistic client in clinically useful ways may require learning new skills that don’t come easily. Read More

Extra Features

Tapering Off Meds

Tapering Off Meds

A Holistic Approach

For people who want to taper off psychotropic drugs, nutritional therapies and integrative methods may provide a promising alternative. Read More

Invisible Legacies

Invisible Legacies

The Ubiquity of Trauma

When his wife texts to say she’s running late to pick him up at the airport, a renowned trauma expert reexperiences a life-altering moment from his past. Read More

Departments

The Therapy Beat

Medicare Reimbursement for Counselors and MFTs

The Legislation Finally Passes

Chris Lyford
In Consultation

Are We Treating Binge Eating All Wrong?

Removing the Shame and Building Self-Trust

Amy Pershing
Case Study

Behind the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic

Encouraging Men to Face Their Hidden Fears

Avrum Weiss & Alexandra Solomon
Point of View

The Social Roots of Trauma

Staci Haines on Where Our Bodies, Culture, and Healing Intersect

Ryan Howes
Open Book

Orchestrating Wonder

Can We Invite More Awe into Our Lives?

Mary Pipher
Family Matters

Drowning in Debris

A Daughter Faces Her Mother’s Hoarding

Deborah Derrickson Kossmann

Practice Tools: March/April 2023

Practice Tools

The best from across the field of psychotherapy . . . on us!

Paris Goodyear-Brown

Practice Tools for the March/April 2023 issue are courtesy of Paris Goodyear-Brown’s new book, "Big Behaviors in Small Containers." Read More