Journal article
The role of couple therapy in the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder.
Abstract
Recommendations for psychotherapeutic management of patients with narcissistic personality disorder are based on clinical experience; however, little attention has been given to the role of couple therapy with these patients. A stable intimate relationship appears to positively affect the course and outcome of narcissistic personality disorder. Based on clinical experience with narcissistic individuals in couple therapy and using a …
Authors
Links PS; Stockwell M
Journal
American Journal of Psychotherapy, Vol. 56, No. 4, pp. 522–538
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date
October 2002
DOI
10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2002.56.4.522
ISSN
0002-9564