This article was co-authored by Jay Reid, LPCC and by How.com.vn staff writer, Sophie Burkholder, BA. Jay Reid is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in private practice in San Francisco, CA. He specializes in helping clients who have survived a narcissistic parent or partner. Treatment focuses upon helping clients identify and challenge self-diminishing beliefs as a result of narcissistic abuse. Jay holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Clinical Psychology from Penn State University.
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Communicating with someone who displays narcissistic behaviors can be difficult, especially if they’re trying to start an argument. Showing compassion is the best way to avoid an explosive conversation—but how, exactly, can you do that? In this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive list of things to say so you can neutralize the situation right away and avoid a fight. Just keep in mind that a person with narcissistic traits doesn't necessarily have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose NPD.[1]
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- Avoid labeling anyone as a “narcissist,” especially if they haven’t been professionally diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. NPD is a legitimate mental health condition, and applying the term “narcissist” to anyone who acts selfishly or in a way you dislike only increases the stigma around the personality disorder and the people who fight to overcome it.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366690
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/201710/how-de-escalate-fight-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-language-of-narcissists#2
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/201710/how-de-escalate-fight-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-language-of-narcissists#2
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201705/how-talk-narcissist-about-being-narcissistic
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201705/how-talk-narcissist-about-being-narcissistic
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201705/how-talk-narcissist-about-being-narcissistic
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist#How-to-Deal-with-a-Narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/liberation/2018/01/11-mandatory-rules-for-dealing-with-a-narcissist#How-to-Deal-with-a-Narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
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