Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, PhD-Narcissism Video

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The video is a webinar presented by Dr. Ramani Dravasala, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, discussing the impact of narcissism on addiction treatment and the challenges of working with clients with narcissistic personality traits. Dr. Dravasala discusses the need to integrate personality into treatment planning, addresses the characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder, and explores the continuum of narcissism. She also explores the overlap between narcissism and other personality disorders, such as psychopathy and borderline personality disorder, and discusses different subtypes of narcissism. The webinar provides insights into the challenges and considerations involved in working with individuals with narcissistic personality traits in addiction treatment settings.<br /><br />In addition, the video highlights the complexity of addressing emotional and behavioral issues in individuals with narcissistic personality traits and substance use disorders. Treatment outcomes for this population tend to be poorer overall, and there is limited research on effective interventions. The speaker suggests incorporating techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address dysregulation and distress tolerance. They also emphasize the importance of addressing trauma and shame in treatment, as well as building a therapeutic alliance and promoting emotional regulation as treatment goals. The video concludes by acknowledging the impact of working with narcissistic individuals on clinicians and emphasizing the importance of self-care. No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

Dr. Ramani Dravasala

webinar

narcissism

addiction treatment

narcissistic personality traits

personality integration

narcissistic personality disorder

continuum of narcissism

psychopathy

borderline personality disorder

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

emotional regulation

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