Contrasting Views on Narcissism in Psychoanalytic Tradition

Exploring Heinz Co-Hut's empathetic approach and Otto Krenberg's treatment of severely narcissistic patients, the chapter delves into the different strategies used to address developmental deficits and pathological grandiose self. It emphasizes the complexities of therapy with narcissistic individuals, focusing on counter-transference, devaluation, and engaging with underlying emotional pain.