ABSTRACT

This volume presents a fully integrated developmental approach that not only differentiates between varying etiologies of the narcissistic and borderline disorders but also provides a detailed guide to effective treatment.

part 1|126 pages

The Psychopathology of Narcissism

chapter 1|21 pages

The Narcissistic Personality Disorder

chapter 2|22 pages

Differential Diagnosis

chapter 3|6 pages

The Clinical Picture

Case History and Intrapsychic Structure

chapter 4|8 pages

Psychotherapy of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder—The Testing Stage

“The Sit-down Strike” and “The Mission”

chapter 5|34 pages

The Beginning of the Working-through Phase

“The Missing Piece” and “The Golden Thread”

part 2|88 pages

The Borderline Personality Disorder

chapter 8|6 pages

The Clinical Picture

The Borderline Triad

chapter 10|17 pages

Transference Acting-out and Working-through

chapter 11|12 pages

The Role of Mastery of the Talionic Impulse

chapter 12|23 pages

Termination of Treatment

part 3|17 pages

Reflections

chapter 13|15 pages

Reflections