The Narcissism Epidemic: Consequences and Treatment Techniques
Narcissism is a destructive but often misunderstood personality trait. In this 90 minute webcast, noted author and narcissism expert, Dr. Jean Twenge, will begin by describing narcissism through correlated behaviors, its relationship to self-esteem, its genetic roots, and its environmental and cultural causes such as parenting styles, media influences, and new technology.
Next, Dr. Twenge will focus on practical strategies for helping narcissists and those around them. These include helping narcissists recognize how their behavior undermines their success and relationships, and slowly moving toward seeing how their behavior affects others. Strategies for those affected by others' narcissism include avoidance, flattery, reframing, and documenting your own contribution.
- Understand Narcissism; it’s roots, relationships, and causes.
- Learn proven strategies for treating narcissists and those affected by them.
- Author of Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled — and More Miserable Than Ever Before and Co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement.
- Narcissism expert featured in major media outlets like The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, and more!
OUTLINE
Causes of narcissism
- What is narcissism?
- Genetic, environmental, and cultural causes
Consequences and correlates of narcissism
- Materialism
- Vanity
- Entitlement
- Antisocial behavior
How to help narcissists and those around them
- Treating narcissists: Getting them to recognize the downsides of narcissism
- Advising the partners, children, parents, and co-workers of narcissists: Strategies including avoidance, flattery, and reframing messages to show the benefit to the narcissist
OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the types of factors that can cause narcissism
- Describe strategies for the treatment and support of the narcissist