Narcissistic people and therapy: an impossible engagement? A limited intervention as a challenge to the narcissistic numbness

Journal title RIVISTA DI PSICOTERAPIA RELAZIONALE
Author/s Laura Colangelo
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2026/63
Language Italian Pages 17 P. 7-23 File size 114 KB
DOI 10.3280/PR2026-063001
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The author provides insights into the therapeutic approach via her interpretative framework on narcissistic personality disorder. In particular, she advocates against arranging traditional psychotherapy sessions but emphasizes staying within a consultative framework to construct a rewarding challenge for the patient’s immobility. Additionally, she highlights the importance of involving the patient’s family in the therapeutic process.

Keywords: Narcissistic Personality Disorder, systemic therapy, frame, familiar semantics, narcissistic learning context.

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Laura Colangelo, I narcisisti e la terapia: un incontro impossibile? Un’offerta limitata come sfida al torpore narcisistico in "RIVISTA DI PSICOTERAPIA RELAZIONALE " 63/2026, pp 7-23, DOI: 10.3280/PR2026-063001