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Entitlement in codependency: developmental and therapeutic considerations.

S A Farmer

    Journal of Addictive Diseases
    |October 3, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary

    Codependent individuals often exhibit subtle narcissism, viewing others as extensions of themselves rather than as separate individuals. Effective treatment requires understanding developmental roots and balancing expectations with current relational abilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Psychodynamic Therapy

    Background:

    • Codependency is often characterized by neediness and self-effacement.
    • Subtle narcissistic traits can underlie codependent behaviors.
    • Understanding the developmental origins of codependency is crucial for treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the manifestation of narcissism in codependent individuals.
    • To identify narcissistic entitlement within codependent relationship expectations.
    • To inform effective psychotherapeutic approaches for codependency.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation and case study analysis.
    • Exploration of developmental psychology principles.
    • Psychodynamic theoretical framework.

    Main Results:

    • Codependent individuals may exhibit narcissistic entitlement, viewing others as extensions of themselves.
    • Unrealistic relationship expectations are common in codependent clients.
    • Behavioral patterns, though seemingly self-effacing, can mask underlying narcissistic traits.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful treatment of codependency necessitates understanding its developmental underpinnings.
    • Psychotherapy must balance expectations of mature functioning with acceptance of current relational limitations.
    • Addressing subtle narcissism is key to treating codependent individuals effectively.

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