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Certificate in Narcissistic Personality Disorder

What I will learn?

  • - Understand the historical development of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how it has evolved in psychological literature.
  • - Differentiate between healthy narcissism (which contributes to self-esteem and ambition) and unhealthy narcissism(which leads to interpersonal dysfunction).
  • - Recognise the distinctions between overt (grandiose) narcissism and covert (vulnerable) narcissism, including their behavioral and emotional differences.
  • - Identify additional characteristics of narcissism, including manipulation, entitlement, lack of empathy, and the role of shame.
  • - Explore the ongoing debate in the mental health field about whether narcissistic traits should be considered on a spectrum versus being diagnosed as full-blown NPD.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Narcissism
A look at the course content and what you will leave the course understanding.

  • Module 1. Introduction to Narcissism
    01:21

Module 2: The History of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Explores how the concept of narcissism has developed across time, from early psychoanalysis to modern diagnostic tools.

Module 3 – Healthy v. Unhealthy Narcissism
How can narcissism be healthy? And what's the difference?

Module 4: Overt v Covert Narcissism
Looks at the two major presentations of narcissism and how they may be missed or misinterpreted.

Module 5 – Other Characteristics of Narcissism
Covers additional features such as image obsession, manipulation, and the complexity of shame and superiority.

Module 6: The Debate About Diagnosing NPD
Discusses how the diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder is questioned, including issues of culture, gender, and diagnostic consistency.

Module 7: Having Narcissistic Traits vs Full blown NPD
Explains how narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum and when they may meet the threshold for diagnosis.

Module 8: Conclusion
Explains how narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum and when they may meet the threshold for diagnosis.

£125.00

Requirements

  • On completion of the modules and quizzes you'll receive a CPD certificate.

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Target Audience

  • This course will benefit anyone with an interest in NPD but particularly therapists and coaches working with clients affected by this abuse. CPD certificates will be provided at the end of the course
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