DBT Therapy for Narcissism

eBook Title: DBT Therapy for Narcissism: Healing Emotional Dysregulation and Building Real Connection
eBook Description:

Can narcissistic traits be treated? Is lasting change possible for someone with narcissistic patterns?

DBT Therapy for Narcissism offers a groundbreaking look at how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—originally designed for borderline personality disorder—can be adapted to help those with narcissistic tendencies regulate emotions, increase empathy, and reduce harmful behaviors.

This book provides an accessible guide for therapists, survivors seeking insight, and individuals exploring their own narcissistic traits. Through DBT’s core skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—this resource offers a pathway to change.

Inside you’ll discover:

• How narcissism stems from emotional dysregulation and identity instability

• The potential overlap between NPD and BPD—and what DBT can offer

• Step-by-step DBT techniques to challenge black-and-white thinking, shame spirals, and manipulative habits

• Real-world exercises for improving relationships and accountability

• Tools for fostering authentic self-worth instead of false superiority

Whether you're healing from narcissistic abuse or seeking personal transformation, this guide bridges the gap between understanding and actionable change.