spectrum of "feeling special"

In his book Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists , Dr. Craig Malkin redefines narcissism not as a simple personality flaw, but as a that ranges from 0 to 10. The Narcissism Spectrum

, here is a blog post designed to help readers understand the narcissism spectrum, spot the signs, and apply effective coping strategies.

• Statement: "I am the best employee here, and you are sabotaging me."
• Acknowledgment: "I can see you believe that completely."
• Result: You did not lie. You validated their psychosis without feeding it. This is the highest level of coping skill.

Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists Best