Avoidant Personality Disorder vs. Covert Narcissism – An In-Depth Analysis 🔍🧠
Hello! Prof. Ashok Riehm here.
Are avoidant people and covert narcissists simply "two sides of the same coin"? 🤔 Or are there fundamental differences? In this video, I examine the key characteristics, causes, and psychodynamic processes of these two disorders and explain how to clearly distinguish between them.
🎯 Video Content:
Definitions: What exactly is AVPD and what is covert narcissism?
Key Characteristics and Symptoms – The Differences in Behavior
Case Studies: Lisa (AVPD) vs. Mark (covert narcissism)
Psychodynamics: Self-Esteem Regulation & Reaction to Criticism
Causes & Development in Childhood
Therapeutic Approaches and How to Work with Affected Individuals
Conclusion
💡 Key Insights:
✔ People with AVPD fear rejection and withdraw – yet they crave closeness.
✔ Covert narcissists seek (often covertly) admiration and are sensitive to a lack of recognition.
✔ The differences in self-esteem regulation are crucial for understanding both disorders.
📢 Please leave a like and comment! What do you think about this distinction? Have you had any experience with either of these personality disorders? Share it in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe to the channel if you want to learn more about manipulative dynamics, psychological mechanisms, and interpersonal relationships!
Avoidant Personality Disorder vs. Covert Narcissism – An In-Depth Analysis 🔍🧠
Hello! Prof. Ashok Riehm here.
Are avoidant people and covert narcissists simply "two sides of the same coin"? 🤔 Or are there fundamental differences? In this video, I examine the key characteristics, causes, and psychodynamic processes of these two disorders and explain how to clearly distinguish between them.
🎯 Video Content:
Definitions: What exactly is AVPD and what is covert narcissism?
Key Characteristics and Symptoms – The Differences in Behavior
Case Studies: Lisa (AVPD) vs. Mark (covert narcissism)
Psychodynamics: Self-Esteem Regulation & Reaction to Criticism
Causes & Development in Childhood
Therapeutic Approaches and How to Work with Affected Individuals
Conclusion
💡 Key Insights:
✔ People with AVPD fear rejection and withdraw – yet they crave closeness.
✔ Covert narcissists seek (often covertly) admiration and are sensitive to a lack of recognition.
✔ The differences in self-esteem regulation are crucial for understanding both disorders.
📢 Please leave a like and comment! What do you think about this distinction? Have you had any experience with either of these personality disorders? Share it in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe to the channel if you want to learn more about manipulative dynamics, psychological mechanisms, and interpersonal relationships!