Varieties of narcissistically vulnerable couples: Dynamics and practice implications

Nelsen, Judith C.

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“…Their maladaptive self-regulation processes cause significant distress and impaired functioning, 16 particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships. 17…”

Section: Narcissism and Theories Of Personality Developmentmentioning

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Narcissistic Rage and the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay

Scott

Freckelton

2017

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

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The trial and the appeals in relation to the killing of Allison Baden-Clay in Queensland in 2012 focused attention upon the role of relevance of motive and thereby intention in what was ultimately found to be the murderous conduct of her husband Gerard Baden-Clay. There are strong grounds for concluding that he had narcissistic personality disorder, a consequence of which can be particular susceptibility to narcissistic injury and thereafter narcissistic rage if the person perceives themselves threatened by attack to their reputation and integrity. This article reviews the extensive clinical literature on narcissism, insofar as it has potential relevance to the commission of crimes of violence and argues that identifying Baden-Clay as having the disorder provides a useful psychological insight into his conduct.

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“…Their maladaptive self-regulation processes cause significant distress and impaired functioning, 16 particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships. 17…”

Section: Narcissism and Theories Of Personality Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Narcissistic Rage and the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay

Scott

Freckelton

2017

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

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“…Solomon (1989) and Lachkar (1992) have also proposed treatment models for couples that address the need for holding and empathy. Nelsen (1995) clustered borderline and narcissistic dynamics more closely, and described treatment needs for couples described as narcissistic-overgiving and borderline-codependent. Sharpe's (1997) model draws on object relations concepts and the use of self to intervene with narcissistic couples involved in competition, conflicted dependency, and mutual devaluation.…”

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Dyadic splitting in partner relational disorders.

Siegel¹

2006

Journal of Family Psychology

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The defense mechanism of splitting appears to underlie many interpersonal problems that are presently classified within the category of relational disorders of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) and, accordingly, bridges individual and family psychology. It is suggested here that certain relationships are marked by specific patterns and characteristics that can best be regarded as dyadic splitting. This article presents an overview of splitting in individuals and couples and reviews empirical studies establishing norms and validity of dyadic splitting, as measured by the Dyadic Splitting Scale. Research with samples of men who batter, battered women who return to their abusers, and couples clinically assessed as being narcissistically vulnerable demonstrates the presence of dyadic splitting in these populations. The notion of a defense mechanism influencing relationship dynamics strengthens the appreciation of mutuality between individual and relationship disorders and holds promise for treatment.

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“…In conversations, responses are vague, tangential, and overpersonalized, with affect and word usage odd. And in treatment, affective instability and demands for special consideration and instant availability can be overwhelming (Callahan, 1996;Holmes, 1993a;Johnson, 1991;Nelsen, 1995;Schore, 1994;Stone, 1992;van der Kolk, 1987).…”

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Attachment, detachment and borderline personality disorder.

Sable¹

1997

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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In an attempt to expand understanding of more severe pathology, attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, is applied to borderline personality disorder in adults. Conceptualized as a condition of profound insecure attachment, with extreme vacillations between a desire for proximity and attachment and a dread and avoidance of engagement, borderline pathology reflects traumatic attachment experiences, beginning early in life. Besides the importance of trauma, disturbances in affect regulation and cognitive distortions are emphasized. The secure base of a therapeutic bond provides consistency, reliability, and affirmation while encouraging exploration of separation and loss experiences, both current and past, in order to modify inner working models of oneself and relationships with others. Implications for prevention are discussed.

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Varieties of narcissistically vulnerable couples: Dynamics and practice implications

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

Narcissistic Rage and the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay

Narcissistic Rage and the Murder of Allison Baden-Clay

Dyadic splitting in partner relational disorders.

Attachment, detachment and borderline personality disorder.

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