Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

chrisdh79 OP t1_izjq567 wrote

From the article: New research seeks to understand what interventions may improve some of the destructive symptoms of narcissism. Researchers from the University of Maastricht investigated the consequences of exercises to induce two different types of compassion, self-compassion and compassion for others. Their findings indicate targeted interventions inducing feelings of compassion may work for some with grandiose or vulnerable narcissistic traits.

Grandiose and vulnerable narcissism are a pair of traits that result in behaviors that are damaging to the individual and those around them. Grandiose narcissism refers to a set of behaviors that can be characterized by arrogance, superiority and exploitation of others. Vulnerable narcissism is evident when individuals are extremely sensitive to judgment, lack self-esteem and are neurotic.

Those with the grandiose trait are likely to be unnecessarily competitive, denigrating, and manipulative in relationships with others. Those in relationship with people who experience vulnerable narcissism may deal with a person who plays the victim, is manipulative and lashes out emotionally or physically. Both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism are at greater risk for self-harming behavior.

28

fitness_life_journey t1_izjy9kk wrote

>The first is the self-compassionate mindset induction. [...] participants were asked to think about a situation that is currently difficult or painful for the[m]. They were asked to write about this even focusing on being mindful, kind and recognizing examples of common humanity.

>The other [was to] illicit feelings of compassion for others. Both of these assessments were writing prompts and asked participants to write at least 200 words.

8

dude-O-rama t1_izk12yc wrote

I wonder how common narcissist that have both both traits are.

6

Darkstar_k t1_izju1n6 wrote

Now how are earth do we get narcissists into dzogchen?

5

wweber1 t1_izjzimm wrote

What's that?

2

tornpentacle t1_izk1pxy wrote

A school of Tibetan Buddhism.

It's also entirely off-topic, and the author of the comment should remove it since it has very little to do with the research at hand.

4

Beginning_Train_892 t1_izrfcx9 wrote

I notice that you didn’t mention anything about them being aware of their behavior and needing to take responsibility for it. Sure they may be at risk for self-harm, however i pose this question: How much compassion does one need to give before they themselves are at risk of self-harm or worse due to what you described being a risk of being around people with these types of disorder? If we aren’t holding them accountable, what good does any of what you said do anyone other than people knowing enough to stay away from them? I’m looking forward to a reply.

1