Sociosexual Narcissist: CRM vs. Agency Models (Clip Skopje Seminar Opening, May 2025) Session details Informal opening: multilingual greeting (German/French), speaker mentioned living in Czech Republic
The speaker discussed narcissistic traits as described in the Bible, emphasizing its detailed characterization predates modern diagnostic manuals like the DSM and ICD. They highlighted the diagnostic criteria from the DSM and the lack of narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis in the ICD, noting regional variations in terminology usage. The lecture was structured into two parts: phenomenology of the typical narcissist and further discussion on associated traits. Narcissism: BIBLE Got There FIRST! (FULL VIDEO in Description)
In the video titled “Narcissists Never Criticize,” the speaker explained that narcissists do not genuinely criticize others because they cannot perceive others as separate external entities. Instead, narcissists project and interact only with internalized representations, making any apparent criticism a reflection of their own internal conflicts rather than an attempt to change the external person. Consequently, narcissistic “criticism” is subjective, delusional, and devoid of constructive intent. Narcissists Never Criticize: They Vanish YOU Instead
The video explored the traits of fretful and neglectful narcissists, highlighting their contrasting behaviors of overconcern and abandonment, both perceived by the narcissist as expressions of love but experienced by partners as control or rejection. It delved into the narcissist’s diffuse negative emotions, impaired impulse control, and externalized locus of control, stemming from childhood trauma and leading to passive-aggressive behaviors. The discussion emphasized the narcissist’s internal conflict between a grandiose self-concept and a vulnerable self-narrative, resulting in inconsistent behaviors and a cyclical swing between approach and avoidance in relationships. Controlling, Abandoning YOU: Neglectful vs. Fretful Narcissist Passive-aggression
In this session, Speaker San Bachmanin explored the complex psychological dynamics of narcissistic abuse, emphasizing how victims are often psychologically hijacked by their abusers, complicating healing and separation. He highlighted that victims must first recognize and silence the narcissist’s intrusive inner voice to revive their authentic self and truly recover. The discussion also touched on the intertwined nature of narcissism, codependency, and borderline traits, advocating for humility and self-awareness as essential steps toward individuation and healing. Hijacked by Narcissist’s Serpent Voice? Do THIS!
The podcast episode featured an in-depth conversation with Sam Vaknin on the psychological cycle of narcissism, exploring the transition between covert and overt narcissistic states and their societal implications. They examined the pathological nature of Western spiritualism, magical thinking, and collective delusions as coping mechanisms for vulnerability and disempowerment. The discussion also critiqued contemporary psychology’s limitations, the social control embedded in mental health diagnoses, and the impact of atomization and fear-driven conformity on individual autonomy and empathy. Sick Society Makes YOU Sick (Loneliness Industry Podcast)
The video discussed the psychological concept of transference, particularly focusing on narcissistic transference as explained through psychoanalysis and self psychology. It detailed how individuals project unresolved childhood dynamics onto others, creating expectations that these new relationships fulfill past unmet needs, often leading to distorted perceptions and dysfunctional interactions. The speaker emphasized the therapeutic importance of recognizing and working through transference and counter-transference to improve self-awareness and relational functioning, especially in narcissistic relationships. When Narcissist Reminds You of Someone: Narcissistic Transferences (Idealizing, Mirror, Twinship)
In this video, Sam Vaknin discussed his personal experience with narcissistic personality disorder and his pioneering work in identifying and defining narcissism and related personality disorders. He explained the behaviors and psychological traits of narcissists and psychopaths, their impact on relationships, and the challenges victims face, emphasizing the prevalence of these disorders in various social settings. Vaknin also highlighted the importance of education to recognize narcissistic traits and recommended his book “Malignant Self-Love” as a valuable resource for understanding and coping with narcissistic abuse. Date from Hell: Dating Narcissists and Psychopaths
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discussed narcissism, its nature as a genetic trait, cultural phenomenon, and personality disorder, emphasizing its profound psychological and societal impacts. He explained the distinctions between overt and covert narcissism, the role of narcissistic supply, and the complexities of diagnosing and treating narcissistic personality disorder. Vaknin highlighted the challenges victims face in escaping narcissistic abuse, the misconceptions about therapy effectiveness, and the lasting effects on both narcissists and their victims. Narcissism: 3 Frenchmen Ask, Prof. Answers (with Antoine Peytavin and Friends)
The video explored the role of shame in narcissism, distinguishing between grandiose (overt) and vulnerable (covert) narcissistic types, with shame being significantly more prevalent and impactful in vulnerable narcissism. It highlighted that vulnerable narcissists experience intense shame, linked to feelings of inferiority, failure, and negative self-evaluation, whereas grandiose narcissists suppress or deny shame through defensive mechanisms. The discussion incorporated psychoanalytic and social psychology theories, emphasizing shame’s critical role in the development, manifestation, and regulation of narcissistic behaviors and its implications for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Shameful Core of Covert Narcissist: Inferior Vulnerability Compensated