Insights by Dr. Anthony Mazzella

Is Covert Narcissism Hiding in Plain Sight?

The Challenging Covert Narcissistic Patient: Insights and Strategies Covert narcissism presents a unique therapeutic challenge due to the subtle and manipulative nature of the condition. While often overlooked, individuals with covert narcissism form intense and emotionally dependent relationships where control, manipulation, and a victim mentality dominate. This article will explore how to identify covert narcissism, […]

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What Blocks True Love?

What is Blocking True Love? Narcissistic Partners: How to Make a Connection In relationships marked by narcissism, emotional retreats can become a recurring theme, creating significant barriers to intimacy and connection. When one partner withdraws, it can feel like an emotional earthquake for the other, leading to feelings of isolation, confusion, and frustration. Understanding how

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How Can We Treat Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Build True Connections?

Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder: How to Develop True Connections In treating narcissism, one of the key challenges is the complexity of its presentation. Narcissistic traits manifest in varied ways, from grandiosity and entitlement to more subtle forms of emotional withdrawal. This wide range of defenses, often highly maladaptive and entrenched, makes therapy particularly challenging. However,

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Can Narcissistic Personality Disorder Be Treated? Exploring Psychodynamic Approaches

Can Narcissistic Personality Disorder Be Treated? Exploring Psychodynamic Approaches Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is often seen as challenging to treat, but there are promising psychodynamic approaches that offer hope. While much of the literature on NPD emphasizes diagnosis and traits, treatment strategies, particularly psychodynamic ones, have received less attention. However, evidence-based approaches such as Transference-Focused

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Can Psychodynamic Therapy Truly Help Treat Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Psychodynamic Approaches to Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Understanding Containment, Detoxification, and Interpretation Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) presents unique challenges due to the complex and often misunderstood nature of the disorder. Individuals with NPD typically exhibit a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. These traits can

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Restricted and Stuck in Life? The Surprising Reason You Can’t Move Forward

Life has its ups and downs, and feeling stuck is a common experience. Many of us hit a point where it seems like no matter what we do; we can’t seem to progress. Whether in personal relationships, career growth, or self-development, this sense of being restricted can be overwhelming and demoralizing. While it’s easy to

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Can a Relationship Survive Cheating? Healing, Trust, and Moving Forward

Infidelity is a deeply painful and traumatic experience for both partners in a relationship. For many, the initial response is shock, betrayal, and the overwhelming question: Can a relationship survive after infidelity? While some couples remain stuck in the trauma of betrayal, unable to move forward, others manage to heal and even grow stronger from

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The Role of Resentment in Relationships: Understanding, Overcoming, and Healing After Infidelity

Resentment is one of the most challenging emotions to manage in a relationship, especially after an act of betrayal like infidelity. The emotional wound inflicted by infidelity can make it hard to heal and restore trust. This article will explore the role of resentment in post-infidelity relationships, how it interferes with the healing process, and

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