In the Media: What Is Narcissism? Science Confronts a Widely Misunderstood Phenomenon
Dr. Elsa Ronningstam helps us understand narcissism.
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Video: Gunderson BPD Programs: Treatment for Adults With Personality Disorders
The Gunderson programs—Gunderson Residence and Gunderson Outpatient Program—provide exceptional treatment for adults with borderline personality and related disorders.
Video: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Hosted by Elsa Ronningstam, PhD , McLean Hospital Narcissistic personality disorder is a grossly misunderstood mental health disorder. This webinar focuses on clarifying the condition of disordered narcissism—the internal and external functioning in people who struggle with this disorder—and...
Webinar: Is It Self-Esteem or Self-Importance? Exploring Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Join us as Igor Weinberg, PhD , breaks down both the healthy and problematic ways we can see ourselves and the impacts of those perceptions, explores why NPD remains so stigmatized today, and answers questions about the disorder’s treatment and commonly co-occurring conditions.
Staff Profile: Robert P. Drozek, LICSW
Robert P. Drozek, LICSW, is an individual and group psychotherapist at McLean Hospital, specializing in the treatment of personality disorders, trauma and dissociative disorders, and addiction. Mr. Drozek serves as a therapist in the Gunderson Outpatient Program, a therapist and supervisor in the...
Staff Profile: Elsa Ronningstam, PhD
Elsa Ronningstam, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Gunderson Outpatient Program and the Adult Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital, and an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. She is also a psychoanalyst, a member of the...
Staff Profile: Brandon Unruh, MD
Brandon Unruh, MD, is the medical director of the Gunderson Residence, an intensive, specialized residential program for women with severe personality disorders. His clinical approach is anchored in the integration of evidence-based treatments such as dialectical behavior therapy, mentalization...
Staff Profile: Igor Weinberg, PhD
Igor Weinberg, PhD, specializes in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, especially borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. His additional areas of expertise include treatment of suicidal behaviors and substance use disorders in patients with personality disorders. In his...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Basic Guide for Providers
Narcissism – From Healthy to Pathological Narcissism refers to feelings and attitudes towards one’s own self. It is the core of self-esteem and emotions, which influence the way one perceives and relates to others. Normal narcissism involves a healthy, positive sense of self-worth and self-regard...
Gunderson BPD Programs
The Gunderson programs include world-class residential and outpatient treatment options for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other severe personality disorders, including those who experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as trauma-related disorders, substance misuse...
