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This post takes its cue from, and is in fact a review of, Dr. Craig Malkin’s Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad—and Surprising Good—About Feeling Special (2015). In shedding new light on the various paradoxes of narcissism, this excellent and much needed “re-introduction” to one of the most compelling psychological subjects takes optimal advantage of up-to-date clinical and academic research.
Read the original ↗belmont.wickedlocal.com
The classic definition of the word "narcissism" is a normal, pervasive human tendency -- the drive to feel special, pathological in the extreme, according to local author Craig Malkin. A Harvard Medical School-affiliated psychologist with more than two decades of clinical experience, Malkin redefines narcissism and shows why feeling special isn’t necessarily such a bad thing after all in his recently published first book, “Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad -- and Surprising Good -- About Feeling Special.”
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As a narcissism expert, I'm not especially worried that narcissists might make it to the White House. According to research, they've always been there. And that shouldn't scare us anyway, because just to be clear: narcissist is not a diagnosis. It never has been.
Read the original ↗fredericksburg.com
Many people think of narcissism as a poor personality trait and narcissists as people we should try to avoid. Sure, there's some truth to this, but moderate doses of narcissism are not only good, but also necessary, for our self-esteem, relationships and health, says clinical psychologist Dr. Craig Malkin, author of the new book, " Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad — and Surprising Good — About Feeling Special " (Harper Wave). Malkin, an instructor at Harvard Medical School, explains how narcissism, the drive to feel special, falls on a spectrum — and having either too little or too much of it can be unhealthy. Read More. *Additional publications in the Gulf Times, Press of Atlantic City , Philly.com , AJC, Republican American, Wcfcourier.com, Newsday , Monterey County Herald , Marin Independent Journal and Fredericksburg.com.
Read the original ↗menshealth.com
There are few things in this world as terrifying as asking a woman out on a date. If you claim otherwise, you’re either seriously deluded or a lying asshole. Asking a woman “want to go out sometime?” means putting your ego on the line. You’re inviting rejection on the most personal level.
Read the original ↗marriage.about.com
"Narcissism" is a term people frequently throw around, but the way they use it is often ambiguous or simply wrong. The word most definitely conjures up a negative image. However, everyone falls somewhere on the scale between utter selflessness and complete arrogance.
Read the original ↗The Independent
The drive to feel special can be good for us, as you can feel exceptional without becoming obnoxious. Some people consider themselves extremely special, but they don’t manipulate or beat others down - they just brighten the room. And they're likely to have longer relationships, too.
Read the original ↗nymag.com
Something introverts really like to do, it seems, is read and talk about their own introversion. A commenter on a recent Science of Us post on the four kinds of introversion summed matters up quite nicely: "Gosh, introverts are just so FASCINATING! — Introverts."
Read the original ↗The Boston Globe
In this time of personal branding, are the fan photos just a bit of selfie-ish fun or a sign we’re approaching peak narcissism? That depends on how they’re used, said Craig Malkin, an instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School, and the author of “Rethinking Narcissism.”
Read the original ↗emandlo.com
Bad boys — and bad girls — are sexy, alluring, intense, and challenging. They draw you in, and then inevitably push you away. Trying to earn their love and approval can become addictive. But it’s a losing game. Because, according to Dr. Craig Malkin, they’re often unhealthy narcissists who, by definition, can’t — or at least won’t — ever take the focus off themselves.
Read the original ↗thesundaytimes.co.uk
Narcissists. They’re everywhere. Thanks to the selfie generation, society has finally disappeared up its own Instagram feed — hasn’t it? Not according to Dr Craig Malkin, a psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School, whose new book, The Narcissist Test, suggests that we’ve got it all wrong and narcissism can actually be good for us.
Read the original ↗booktrib.com
These days, you’re a “narcissist” if you allude to any personal achievement, or if you name-dropped at a party, or even if you simply showed up wearing nicer clothes. But could there be health aspects to narcissism.
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Dr. Craig Malkin