Narcissistic Victim Syndrome - the Fallout of Narcissistic Personality Disord...Jeni Mawter
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is an insidious and destructive personality disorder that creates chaos for individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and communities. It often lies at the heart of bullying, yet it is often not recognised or managed properly. Victims of Narcissistic Personality Disorder have gone through cycles of relationship abuse and need to understand what has happened to them. This powerpoint is a start to education, understanding and empowerment.
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The document discusses personality disorders and schizophrenic disorders. It describes three clusters of personality disorders - cluster A includes disorders like schizotypal PD characterized by odd behavior and poor social skills; cluster B includes dramatic disorders like borderline PD with unstable relationships and self-image; cluster C includes anxious disorders like avoidant PD. Schizophrenia is then discussed, characterized by positive symptoms like hallucinations and negative symptoms like flat affect. Causes may include genetic and environmental factors. Treatment involves medications to reduce symptoms and therapies like family therapy.
This document provides a history of personality disorders and discusses their classification, prevalence, clinical presentation, and treatment. It traces the evolution of personality disorder constructs from ancient Greek medicine to modern psychiatric nosology in the DSM-5. Several key points are made: personality disorders are common but often overlooked clinically; their boundaries and diagnostic criteria require further validation; and treatment options include psychotherapy and medication, though outcomes vary depending on the specific disorder.
Personality disorders are enduring patterns of thinking, perceiving, and relating to oneself and others that lead to distress and impairment. They can be classified categorically using systems like the DSM-5 or dimensionally based on traits. The DSM-5 identifies 10 specific personality disorders divided into 3 clusters based on common characteristics. Estimates suggest 10-23% of the general population has a personality disorder. Assessment of severity, social functioning, and attribution can provide additional classification details beyond categorical diagnosis.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental disorder characterized by difficulties regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors. It typically emerges during late adolescence/early adulthood. While treatments like DBT and medication can help manage symptoms, BPD has high rates of suicide and comorbidity with other disorders. The causes are debated but may involve genetic and environmental factors like childhood trauma. BPD prevalence is estimated around 1-6% but is more common in clinical populations. It can cause significant impairment so early diagnosis and prevention are important.
New perspectives in borderline personality disorderAsma Shihabeddin
This document provides information about borderline personality disorder (BPD), including its epidemiology, symptoms, and relationship to other disorders. Some key points:
- BPD has a prevalence of around 2% in the general population and is more common in females. It is one of the leading diagnoses for psychiatric inpatient readmissions.
- Core symptoms involve poorly regulated emotions, impulsivity, disturbed perceptions and relationships, including fear of abandonment and unstable self-image.
- BPD can resemble other disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and antisocial personality disorder depending on the current symptoms.
- The disorder is characterized by an unstable sense of self and use of primitive defenses,
Narcissistic Victim Syndrome - the Fallout of Narcissistic Personality Disord...Jeni Mawter
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is an insidious and destructive personality disorder that creates chaos for individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and communities. It often lies at the heart of bullying, yet it is often not recognised or managed properly. Victims of Narcissistic Personality Disorder have gone through cycles of relationship abuse and need to understand what has happened to them. This powerpoint is a start to education, understanding and empowerment.
Please share with anyone you feel may benefit from viewing this powerpoint.
The document discusses personality disorders and schizophrenic disorders. It describes three clusters of personality disorders - cluster A includes disorders like schizotypal PD characterized by odd behavior and poor social skills; cluster B includes dramatic disorders like borderline PD with unstable relationships and self-image; cluster C includes anxious disorders like avoidant PD. Schizophrenia is then discussed, characterized by positive symptoms like hallucinations and negative symptoms like flat affect. Causes may include genetic and environmental factors. Treatment involves medications to reduce symptoms and therapies like family therapy.
This document provides a history of personality disorders and discusses their classification, prevalence, clinical presentation, and treatment. It traces the evolution of personality disorder constructs from ancient Greek medicine to modern psychiatric nosology in the DSM-5. Several key points are made: personality disorders are common but often overlooked clinically; their boundaries and diagnostic criteria require further validation; and treatment options include psychotherapy and medication, though outcomes vary depending on the specific disorder.
Personality disorders are enduring patterns of thinking, perceiving, and relating to oneself and others that lead to distress and impairment. They can be classified categorically using systems like the DSM-5 or dimensionally based on traits. The DSM-5 identifies 10 specific personality disorders divided into 3 clusters based on common characteristics. Estimates suggest 10-23% of the general population has a personality disorder. Assessment of severity, social functioning, and attribution can provide additional classification details beyond categorical diagnosis.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental disorder characterized by difficulties regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors. It typically emerges during late adolescence/early adulthood. While treatments like DBT and medication can help manage symptoms, BPD has high rates of suicide and comorbidity with other disorders. The causes are debated but may involve genetic and environmental factors like childhood trauma. BPD prevalence is estimated around 1-6% but is more common in clinical populations. It can cause significant impairment so early diagnosis and prevention are important.
New perspectives in borderline personality disorderAsma Shihabeddin
This document provides information about borderline personality disorder (BPD), including its epidemiology, symptoms, and relationship to other disorders. Some key points:
- BPD has a prevalence of around 2% in the general population and is more common in females. It is one of the leading diagnoses for psychiatric inpatient readmissions.
- Core symptoms involve poorly regulated emotions, impulsivity, disturbed perceptions and relationships, including fear of abandonment and unstable self-image.
- BPD can resemble other disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and antisocial personality disorder depending on the current symptoms.
- The disorder is characterized by an unstable sense of self and use of primitive defenses,
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships and impulsive behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) effectively treats BPD by balancing acceptance and change strategies. DBT aims to help clients build lives worth living and teaches skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Treatment involves eliminating life-threatening behaviors, therapy-interfering behaviors, and focusing on quality of life.
A Borderline Personality Disorder Primer by Kiera Van Gelder, MFAKiera Van Gelder
This document provides an overview of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It discusses how BPD involves impulsivity and dysregulation in how a person perceives themselves and relates to others. The document outlines the nine diagnostic criteria for BPD according to the DSM-IV and describes some of the common traits and behaviors associated with the disorder such as emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and shifting self-image. It discusses theories on the biological and environmental factors that may contribute to the development of BPD. The document also outlines several evidence-based treatments for BPD and stages of recovery.
The document discusses mental disorders and the stigma associated with them. Approximately 57.7 million Americans are affected by mental disorders each year, though many do not seek treatment due to feelings of embarrassment or shame. Stigma has long been associated with mental illness and prevents those suffering from accessing insurance, housing, jobs, and optimal treatment. However, the document emphasizes that mental disorders are real and treatable medical conditions. Understanding builds compassion for those suffering from mental disorders.
This document discusses mood disorders and depression. It covers the classification of mood disorders according to ICD-10 codes, as well as the etiology of mood disorders from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. The etiology is complex and multifactorial, involving genetics, neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, stress, and social support systems. Recurrent depression is associated with neuronal damage over time from repeated episodes.
Personality disorders are inflexible patterns of behavior that cause distress and impairment. They include odd, dramatic, and anxious clusters. Treatment focuses on setting limits, avoiding judgment, and maintaining calm communication. Understanding personality disorders improves relationships and reduces stress.
This document discusses personality disorders and their treatment. It defines personality disorders as inflexible patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that cause distress and impair relationships. Specific personality disorders are grouped into three clusters based on characteristics such as odd or dramatic behaviors. Treatment focuses on building trust, improving social skills, and setting consistent limits and consequences to address dysfunctional behaviors.
This document discusses personality disorders. It begins by defining personality and personality traits, then defines personality disorders as inflexible and maladaptive personality traits that interfere with functioning. It describes three clusters of personality disorders - Cluster A which includes odd or eccentric behavior; Cluster B which includes dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior; and Cluster C which includes anxious or fearful behavior. The document then provides more details on specific personality disorders like paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders. It discusses symptoms, causes, treatment options for each.
This document discusses mental retardation, including its definition, classification, causes, and management. Mental retardation is defined as deficits in general intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning that begins in childhood. It is classified into four types based on IQ scores: mild, moderate, severe, and profound. The causes include genetic factors, early alterations in development, pregnancy/birth complications, medical conditions after birth, and environmental influences. Management involves primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through health promotion, early diagnosis/treatment, disability limitation, education/training, counseling, and hospitalization if needed.
Learn to identify, understand and deal with narcissistic personalities. Presented by Dr. Claudia Diez, PhD, ABPP, Jewish Community Center, New York, October 2010.
Notes: video clips cannot be viewed in this mode
This document provides information on borderline personality disorder (BPD), including a case presentation, diagnostic criteria, associated features, prevalence, etiology, course, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches. The case involves a 17-year-old female with a history of self-injurious behaviors, mood swings, insomnia, and anger issues. Upon examination, she displays impulsivity, impaired judgment, and an unstable self-image. Her mother also has BPD. The document outlines the diagnostic criteria for BPD and discusses cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as evidence-based treatment options.
This document discusses several personality disorders as defined by the DSM-IV-TR including paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, avoidant, and dependent personality disorders. For each disorder, it provides definitions, epidemiological statistics, clinical features, and potential predisposing factors. The causes of these personality disorders are complex and not fully understood, but may involve genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental influences.
The document discusses psychological disorders from multiple perspectives. It begins by outlining what topics will be covered, including defining and classifying disorders, specific disorders like anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. It then discusses reasons for learning about psychological disorders and different perspectives on defining and understanding disorders. Key concepts covered include the medical model of disorders, biopsychosocial approaches, diagnosing and classifying disorders using the DSM, and critiques of diagnosis and labeling. Specific anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are explained. The nature of mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are also outlined.
The document discusses personality disorders, listing antisocial and borderline personality disorder. It provides descriptions of 10 recognized personality disorders grouped into 3 categories: odd/eccentric, dramatic/erratic, and anxious/fearful. Antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder are then discussed in more detail, covering characteristics, criticisms of antisocial personality disorder diagnosis, and causes of personality disorders including behavioral, biological, and diathesis-stress models.
The document defines personality disorders and describes their classification and etiology. Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters (A, B, C) based on similar traits. Cluster A disorders involve odd or eccentric behavior. Cluster B involve dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior. Cluster C involve anxious or fearful behavior. Genetics, neurotransmitters, environmental factors like childhood experiences can contribute to personality disorders. The document then describes each specific personality disorder.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships and impulsive behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) effectively treats BPD by balancing acceptance and change strategies. DBT aims to help clients build lives worth living and teaches skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Treatment involves eliminating life-threatening behaviors, therapy-interfering behaviors, and focusing on quality of life.
A Borderline Personality Disorder Primer by Kiera Van Gelder, MFAKiera Van Gelder
This document provides an overview of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It discusses how BPD involves impulsivity and dysregulation in how a person perceives themselves and relates to others. The document outlines the nine diagnostic criteria for BPD according to the DSM-IV and describes some of the common traits and behaviors associated with the disorder such as emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and shifting self-image. It discusses theories on the biological and environmental factors that may contribute to the development of BPD. The document also outlines several evidence-based treatments for BPD and stages of recovery.
The document discusses mental disorders and the stigma associated with them. Approximately 57.7 million Americans are affected by mental disorders each year, though many do not seek treatment due to feelings of embarrassment or shame. Stigma has long been associated with mental illness and prevents those suffering from accessing insurance, housing, jobs, and optimal treatment. However, the document emphasizes that mental disorders are real and treatable medical conditions. Understanding builds compassion for those suffering from mental disorders.
This document discusses mood disorders and depression. It covers the classification of mood disorders according to ICD-10 codes, as well as the etiology of mood disorders from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. The etiology is complex and multifactorial, involving genetics, neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, stress, and social support systems. Recurrent depression is associated with neuronal damage over time from repeated episodes.
Personality disorders are inflexible patterns of behavior that cause distress and impairment. They include odd, dramatic, and anxious clusters. Treatment focuses on setting limits, avoiding judgment, and maintaining calm communication. Understanding personality disorders improves relationships and reduces stress.
This document discusses personality disorders and their treatment. It defines personality disorders as inflexible patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that cause distress and impair relationships. Specific personality disorders are grouped into three clusters based on characteristics such as odd or dramatic behaviors. Treatment focuses on building trust, improving social skills, and setting consistent limits and consequences to address dysfunctional behaviors.
This document discusses personality disorders. It begins by defining personality and personality traits, then defines personality disorders as inflexible and maladaptive personality traits that interfere with functioning. It describes three clusters of personality disorders - Cluster A which includes odd or eccentric behavior; Cluster B which includes dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior; and Cluster C which includes anxious or fearful behavior. The document then provides more details on specific personality disorders like paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders. It discusses symptoms, causes, treatment options for each.
This document discusses mental retardation, including its definition, classification, causes, and management. Mental retardation is defined as deficits in general intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning that begins in childhood. It is classified into four types based on IQ scores: mild, moderate, severe, and profound. The causes include genetic factors, early alterations in development, pregnancy/birth complications, medical conditions after birth, and environmental influences. Management involves primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through health promotion, early diagnosis/treatment, disability limitation, education/training, counseling, and hospitalization if needed.
Learn to identify, understand and deal with narcissistic personalities. Presented by Dr. Claudia Diez, PhD, ABPP, Jewish Community Center, New York, October 2010.
Notes: video clips cannot be viewed in this mode
This document provides information on borderline personality disorder (BPD), including a case presentation, diagnostic criteria, associated features, prevalence, etiology, course, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches. The case involves a 17-year-old female with a history of self-injurious behaviors, mood swings, insomnia, and anger issues. Upon examination, she displays impulsivity, impaired judgment, and an unstable self-image. Her mother also has BPD. The document outlines the diagnostic criteria for BPD and discusses cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as evidence-based treatment options.
This document discusses several personality disorders as defined by the DSM-IV-TR including paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, avoidant, and dependent personality disorders. For each disorder, it provides definitions, epidemiological statistics, clinical features, and potential predisposing factors. The causes of these personality disorders are complex and not fully understood, but may involve genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental influences.
The document discusses psychological disorders from multiple perspectives. It begins by outlining what topics will be covered, including defining and classifying disorders, specific disorders like anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. It then discusses reasons for learning about psychological disorders and different perspectives on defining and understanding disorders. Key concepts covered include the medical model of disorders, biopsychosocial approaches, diagnosing and classifying disorders using the DSM, and critiques of diagnosis and labeling. Specific anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are explained. The nature of mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are also outlined.
The document discusses personality disorders, listing antisocial and borderline personality disorder. It provides descriptions of 10 recognized personality disorders grouped into 3 categories: odd/eccentric, dramatic/erratic, and anxious/fearful. Antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder are then discussed in more detail, covering characteristics, criticisms of antisocial personality disorder diagnosis, and causes of personality disorders including behavioral, biological, and diathesis-stress models.
The document defines personality disorders and describes their classification and etiology. Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters (A, B, C) based on similar traits. Cluster A disorders involve odd or eccentric behavior. Cluster B involve dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior. Cluster C involve anxious or fearful behavior. Genetics, neurotransmitters, environmental factors like childhood experiences can contribute to personality disorders. The document then describes each specific personality disorder.
1. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)
Name: Krusty the Clown Hi! I’m Troy Mclure, and you might remember me (NPD)
from posters on Cluster B Personality Disorders! Name: Charles Montgomery Burns
Krusty is a cynical, burnt out clown who displays
extreme behaviours of different types, from the happy Burns is the primary antagonist of the show; he cares for
hyper clown, to the depressed run-down person behind Did you know that...
no one but himself and revels in his own success. He is
the mask. People with BPD also struggle to maintain • Up to 11% of the adult population suffer from a cruel, cynical and heartless and uses greedy tactics to get
stable personality traits. Personality Disorder (PD) what he wants.
People with BPD:
• PDs usually begin in adolescence/early adulthood
develop over the course of one’s life. People with NPD:
• Experience identity disturbance, characterised by unstable
self-image • The biological makeup of an individual has an • There are two sub-types of NPD:
• Participate in unstable interpersonal relationships influence on how likely a person is to develop a • Oblivious narcissist
• Often go through abrupt changes in mood personality disorder. Personality is the • Hyper-vigilant narcissist.
• Have a persistent feeling of worthlessness expression of interactions between genetic and • Characterized by an inflated sense of self importance
• Sometimes show paranoid ideas, delusions and symptoms of environmental influences • Often described as being arrogant and self-centred
dissociation • Senior business managers (like Burns) often show Narcissistic traits
• Have a tendency to misbehave in their sexual conduct such as: grandiosity, lack of empathy, exploitation, and
• Often abuse substances and money independence.
• Self-help groups and Psychotherapy are highly recommended Cluster B • Psychotherapy, self-help and hospitalisation are all options for
• Hospitalisation/medication may be used in extreme cases treatment
ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER (ASPD)
HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER (HPD)
Name: Snake Jailbird
Name: Homer Simpson Snake is the resident re-offending criminal. And a prime
Homer has an outward appearance of charm but his example of ASPD. He has a disregard for rules, violates
need for attention clouds his actions. He is dramatic, You might also want to know that… others rights, and shows no remorse in his actions or
emotionally sensitive, and often exhibits behaviour towards relationships. Consistently
exaggerated behaviours, which is similar to irresponsible and impulsive, he has committed every
symptoms of HPD. • PDs can disrupt an individual’s schooling, work crime possible.
People with ASPD:
and ability to create and maintain relationships
People with HPD : with others • Have a general disregard for the safety and wellbeing of others
• Constantly need to be the centre of attention • Substance abuse has been found to be most • Often break the law and engage in deviant behaviour
• Relentlessly crave public approval prevalent in individuals with Cluster B type • Show a general lack of empathy and remorse, failing to learn from
• Tend to overdramatize their actions personality disorders experience
• Have wild and unpredictable mood swings • Deceitful, aggressive, impulsive and irresponsible nature
• The percentage of individuals with personality • Often have superficial charm
• Get bored with things more quickly than others disorders in prison has found to be significantly
• Tend to be provocative in their sexual conduct • Have an impersonal sexuality
higher than that in the general population.
• Are uncomfortable when others get more attention • People with ASPD suffer with co-morbidity more severely than in other
• Can be vain and frivolous Cluster B disorders
• They are also more aggressive after consuming alcohol than people
without ASPD
• Psychotherapy is the best option for this personality disorder
• ASPD is difficult to treat effectively, though self-help group therapy is
commonly used
