Transference and Countertransference: Developments in the Treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Psychiatric AnnalsPublished 1 March 2009
Glen O. Gabbard
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Abstract
CME Educational Objectives 1. Describe the empirical literature on narcissistic personality disorder that discusses our understanding of transference and countertransference. 2. Define the spectrum of patients who have narcissistic personality disorder and the nature of the condition. 3. Identify common countertransference reactions.
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