Briefly describe narcissistic personality disorder, including the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Explain a therapeutic approach and a modality to treat a client presenting with this disorder. Explain why the approach and modality was selected, justifying their appropriateness.
Next, briefly explain what a therapeutic relationship is in psychiatry. Explain how to share your diagnosis of this disorder with the client in order to avoid damaging the therapeutic relationship. Compare the differences in how to share this diagnosis with an individual, a family, and in a group session.
