Merit, Virtue, and Character
The concept of merit is one that gets far too little attention these days. And while the armed services still afford various honors to soldiers who have engaged in “meritorious conduct,” there’s far...
View ArticleHow to Inflate an Ego in Three Easy Steps
One of the main characteristics that distinguish character disturbed individuals from more well-adjusted and even more “neurotic” folks is the unhealthy and imbalanced sense of self-worth they possess....
View ArticleSelf-Esteem and Merit
Traditional psychology perspectives have unfortunately led to some misconceptions about self-esteem and the value of meritorious conduct. But these two concepts play crucial roles in healthy character...
View ArticleNarcissism Revisited in Light of New Research
I devote a lot of attention in my books In Sheep’s Clothing, Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome to narcissism and what I believe fosters this aspect of character. I’ve also posted several...
View ArticleBenign and Effective Confrontation – Wrap Up
I’ve been posting how a person’s dysfunctional ways of coping can be confronted in a manner that both honors the true meaning of the term confrontation and has the potential to prompt genuine change –...
View ArticleMerit, Virtue, and Character
The concept of merit is one that gets far too little attention these days. And while the armed services still afford various honors to soldiers who have engaged in “meritorious conduct,” there’s far...
View ArticleHow to Inflate an Ego in Three Easy Steps
One of the main characteristics that distinguish character disturbed individuals from more well-adjusted and even more “neurotic” folks is the unhealthy and imbalanced sense of self-worth they possess....
View ArticleSelf-Esteem and Merit
Traditional psychology perspectives have unfortunately led to some misconceptions about self-esteem and the value of meritorious conduct. But these two concepts play crucial roles in healthy character...
View ArticleNarcissism Revisited in Light of New Research
I devote a lot of attention in my books In Sheep’s Clothing, Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome to narcissism and what I believe fosters this aspect of character. I’ve also posted several...
View ArticleBenign and Effective Confrontation – Wrap Up
I’ve been posting how a person’s dysfunctional ways of coping can be confronted in a manner that both honors the true meaning of the term confrontation and has the potential to prompt genuine change –...
View ArticleWhen Narcissistic Grandiosity Crosses the Line
Narcissistic Grandiosity Grandiosity is a principal feature of a certain type of narcissism. (See: Two Main Varieties of Narcissists.) Narcissists of the grandiose variety don’t just think they’re...
View ArticleDispelling Narcissistic Personality Misconceptions
The Narcissistic Personality What is a narcissistic personality? That’s actually been a matter of some debate of late. In fact some scientists wondered if such a personality actually exists. However,...
View ArticleEgo Inflation and Narcissism
Ego and Ego Inflation What is ego inflation? There’s a simple answer to that. It’s when we think too much of ourselves. Now, we all want to feel good about who we are. There’s nothing unhealthy about...
View ArticleCultivating Healthy Self Worth
Healthy, Balanced Self-Worth The third “commandment” of sound character challenges us to achieve and keep a healthy, balanced sense of self worth. (Because of various internet protocols, you will not...
View ArticleUnderstanding Covert Subtle Narcissistic Rage
Subtle Narcissistic Rage Subtle narcissistic rage is just as its title implies. It’s rage, alright. But it’s subtly expressed. Sometimes, it’s deliberately kept under cover. That makes it covert....
View ArticleNarcissistic Infatuation Can Seem Like Love
Narcissistic Infatuation Narcissistic infatuation is a unique kind of relationship captivation. And it can engender considerable passion. In fact, the person(s) involved can seem nearly irrational in...
View ArticleSevere Narcissistic Malignancy And Psychopathy
Severe Narcissistic Malignancy Severe narcissistic malignancy defines psychopathy (alt: sociopathy). Now, I’m well aware of how confusing the terms psychopathy and sociopathy can be. And that’s no...
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