Pathological Narcissism

Igor Weinberg, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a therapist in the Gunderson Outpatient Program for treatment of patients with personality disorders at McLean Hospital. He is also an advanced candidate at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. Dr. Weinberg teaches, supervises, and provides workshops on understanding and treatment of personality disorders and suicidality in these conditions. He maintains a private practice, provides diagnostic consultations, and speaks at international conferences, and he has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Weinberg is a recipient of the 2020 Psyche Award from the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy for the most valuable contribution to the treatment of personality disorders.

“Well crafted and deeply informative, this book is a goldmine for all who work to understand and treat pathological narcissism. Weinberg integrates a comprehensive review of the empirical literature with a pragmatic, problem-oriented approach to clinical work. He seamlessly integrates best psychotherapy practices into his model. Weinberg’s conversational style and the clinical anecdotes peppered throughout make for an accessible guide that will be of great value to beginners and experienced clinicians alike.â€--Eve Caligor, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons“This book represents an ideal integration of psychological science, clinical wisdom, and pedagogical utility. Weinberg combines an up-to-date, comprehensive synthesis of contemporary research with a deep understanding of available treatments for pathological narcissism, how these patients can change, and the complex challenges they bring to psychotherapy. He provides a principle-based, flexible guide to assessment and intervention that will be useful for practitioners, trainees, and supervisors of all theoretical orientations. Evocative clinical examples bring the reader right into the consulting room.â€--Aaron L. Pincus, PhD, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University“Weinberg draws on extensive research and his rich experience as a therapist in this well-written, clearly structured volume. A strength of this book is the focus on identifying principles of change in treatment of pathological narcissism. Weinberg emphasizes the importance of collaboratively developing treatment goals with patients and establishing a therapeutic working alliance, and explores issues of transference, countertransference, and other challenges in treating both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. I recommend this fascinating work to all mental health professionals.â€--Konrad Michel, MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland“Readers will be indebted to Weinberg for his comprehensive review of the literature on narcissistic disorders and his useful guidance for clinicians of all backgrounds. Weinberg covers all the key topics related to work with this population in a clear, organized, and authoritative way. This book fills a gap--it will be a lifeline for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other therapists, who will benefit from Weinberg's data-informed, practical approach.â€--Richard G. Hersh, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons-