Narcissim

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…and parts" (Johnson, 1977; P. 141). Existential Treatment of Narcissism The existential treatment of the narcissist is based on the existential tenant that "all existing persons have the need and possibility of going out from their centeredness to participate in other beings" (Monte, 1991; P. 492). The severely alienated narcissistic individual, however, does not believe in the validity of experience outside of the self. Unlike others, the narcissist does not believe that a constructive relationship with others is possible.