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Abstract
This article draws on the transactional analysis literature to describe narcissism and to discuss its developmental origins, structure, and relationship to shame, self-righteousness, and transference. These discussions are then linked to treatment considerations.
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Ann Heathcote
Ann Heathcote, B.Sc. (Hons.) Psych., is a Certified Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy) and Institute of Transactional Analysis registered. Ann has a private psychotherapy practice in West Manchester, United Kingdom, and manages The Worsley Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is coeditor of the Transactional Analysis Journal. She can be reached at The Worsley Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, 50 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, M28 3AE, United Kingdom; e-mail: [email protected].