Narcissism is a fashionable diagnosis today, frequently used to explain reckless political and social behavior with no regard for the feelings of other people.
People familiar with Lionel Corbett’s teaching will recognize that his teaching transcends mere instruction. In four classes, he will enter the intricate depth psychological realm of narcissism. Being a Jungian Analyst and Professor of Depth Psychology, he will be an invaluable guide while we navigate the complexities of this topic.
Narcissism is often portrayed as excessive self-love, but that is only an appearance. Having a strong sense of self, reasonable self-esteem and feelings of self-worth is healthy. However, a narcissist feels insignificant or inadequate, but will not admit to these feelings. The narcissist’s outward bluster and swagger conceal a fear of humiliation. Narcissists need external praise and encouragement all the time. They seek affirmation from the outside because they can’t affirm themselves.
This series of four talks will describe the psychology of narcissism and its development, focusing especially on the ideas of Heinz Kohut, and his ideas about the psychotherapeutic treatment of this disorder. Corbett will also discuss the problem of malignant narcissism, which is common among authoritarian leaders.
Finally, he will look at Ovid’s story of Narcissus to see if this myth is relevant to contemporary ideas about Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
There will be an opportunity for Q&A in each live class. As usual, you will receive access to the recording of each live webinar class to (re-) watch the classes at a time that is convenient for you.
In this series of four live classes Lionel Corbett will explore the intricacies surrounding narcissism.
Course schedule:
January 09, 2024 at 9am PT/ noon ET
January 16, 2024 at 9am PT/ noon ET
January 23, 2024 at 9am PT/ noon ET
January 30, 2024 at 9am PT/ noon ET