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Free Class: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of grandiosity, excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy, generally manifesting itself in early adulthood. Individuals with NPD have an inflated view of themselves, constantly seeking attention and admiration, while having difficulty understanding the emotions of others.

Lack of empathy, a central characteristic of NPD, can result in insensitive and dismissive attitudes, especially in interpersonal relationships. The use of manipulation as a means of control, involving lies and psychological games, is another facet of this disorder, with the individual constantly seeking power and dominance in the dynamics of the relationship. Within a relationship, the partner with NPD tends to devalue the other, belittling achievements, undermining self-esteem and disregarding opinions.

This contributes to a toxic and destructive environment. The expectation of unconditional loyalty is often not met, and any sign of independence or disagreement can trigger negative responses. However, Narcissistic Disorder goes beyond the common perception present on social media and forums, not being limited to a mere search for attention or manipulation.

This free course will explore often overlooked details, highlighting nuances of the disorder, such as Types of Narcissism and Characteristics of Abuse, which often go unnoticed and keep victims trapped in abusive relationships. The class will delve into the symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder from the perspective Jungian, exploring concepts such as Shadow, Projection, Animus & Anima, and analyzing the myth of Echo and Narcissus. The course will also examine the profile of the victim, Echo, providing insights into who the people often chosen by narcissists are.

This course is especially suitable for psychology students, psychologists and therapists looking to expand their knowledge about relationships and acquire a more ample space to help your patients. However, it is open to anyone interested in the topic, offering a unique opportunity to understand more deeply the complexities of abusive relationships and those affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder, thus arming yourself with knowledge to help you avoid becoming involved with this personality type.

Understanding the disorder applied to relationships is also important for victims of abusive ex-partners, as well as people who had Narcissistic Parents, as the chance of someone who went through Narcissistic abuse becoming involved with a partner with the same disorder in adulthood , is much bigger.‍‍