Shame, Guilt and Their Defenses

Understanding narcissistic phenomena.

Mark Zaslav Ph.D.

Treating Adult Children of Narcissists

Healing from the emotional neglect and invalidation by narcissistic parents begins with an honest review of your childhood experiences.

Why People with Borderline Personality Are Hostage to Shame

People with borderline personality disorder can benefit when made aware of the role shame has in producing their symptoms.

What Happens in Narcissistic Encounters

Tuning into our subjective emotional reactions can help us to spot, and react to, narcissists.

The Roots of Narcissistic Envy

Narcissists are preoccupied with envy. What are they expressing when envious?

Making Sense of the Narcissistic Mind

Understanding how narcissists think can help you anticipate and cope with predictable dilemmas.

Excusing Ourselves for Living

Unconscious guilty beliefs can rob us of the gift of gratitude.

Are You Guilt-Prone or Shame-Prone?

Do you worry more about your impact on others or your self-value?

Regulating Selves

Young people staring blankly at their phones while together in public. What are they seeking?

Guilt, Shame and the Moral Big Bang

Guilt and shame link us to a moral reality that only humans can see. How and why did this come about?

Goodbye to the Narcissist in Your Life

You have decided to reduce contact or cut ties with the manipulative, abusive narcissist in your life, but you feel fearful and guity. Here are some tips.

When to Cut Ties With the Narcissist in Your Life

Narcissists can be charming, demanding, and challenging. But how do you decide when it is time to cut them loose from your life?

Assessing the Damage from Narcissistic Parents

The children of self-absorbed parents suffer from the predictable effects of emotional neglect and manipulation. But there are paths to recovery.

Committing Narcissism by Proxy

Increasingly, parents seem to be putting their children on display. Are these parents narcissists?