137. Dr. Mark Ettensohn: Is Narcissism Not Genetic? NPD Treatment?

Dr. Mark Ettensohn discusses developmental factors in narcissism. He covers the treatability of NPD and the human element in narcissism.

00:00 In this episode... 00:46 Genes and Narcissistic Personality Disorder 08:57 Genes and Lack of Empathy 12:31 Empathy Is Not Static 14:07 Aren't Narcissists Predatory? 16:19 Paranoid Anxiety and Annihilation of Self 22:59 Hunting and Luring People 26:41 Lack of True Intimacy 28:44 Trauma Therapy for NPD 32:11 Deception in Therapy 37:07 Can Narcissists Be Treated? 42:08 Suicide and NPD 44:12 Dimensional Vs. Categorical Disorder 54:11 Dealing with Narcissistic Relationships 1:02:28 It Does Not Take Two to Tango 1:08:29 Signs of Controlling Relationships 1:12:18 find Dr. Mark Ettensohn online 1:13:34 Why Help Narcissists?

DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.

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RELATED LINKS

Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: ⁠https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM⁠

Dr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: ⁠https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xw⁠

Jennifer R. Young on Human Predators: ⁠https://youtu.be/i3wk1RdfHiI⁠

Dr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: ⁠https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEoc⁠

Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: ⁠https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4⁠

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