Group Narcissism and the Penn State Situation by Carl Bagnini

Group Narcissism and the Penn State Situation
Carl Bagnini, LCSW, BCD

In reading the reports and investigative results regarding ongoing and extensive child sexual abuse at Penn State it occurred to me that what happened at the institution can be viewed as a covert narcissistic male sub-culture of collusion, power dominance, and ruthless self-indulgence. The overt Continue reading Group Narcissism and the Penn State Situation by Carl Bagnini

Art, narcissism, leadership and motherhood from Sasha Rolde on IP.net

Dear Colleagues,

perhaps summertime and the heatwaves generate a desire for relaxation, holidays and enjoyment of the beauty around us. The international website reflects this tendency this week in its emphasis on art. Whether it is the lives of actors (Marilyn Monroe), the effect of current technology on our psyche, or the art of Austro-Hungarian painters. This is a week of very nuanced posts.

My choices this week are as follows:

1) the sensitive description and discussion of Gustave Klimt, Gustav Klimt is best known for his famous golden paintings, portraits of society women Continue reading Art, narcissism, leadership and motherhood from Sasha Rolde on IP.net

Parenting Blog Posts from Kenneth Barish

Click Here to Read:  Criticism Part I: The Harmfulness of CriticismAlternatives and antidotes to the problem of frequent criticism  by Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. in Pride and Joy Blog on the Psychology Today Blongs on March 8, 2012

Click Here to Read:  Criticism Part II: Alternatives and AntidotesMore solutions to the problem of frequent criticism.   by Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. in Pride and Joy Blog on the Psychology Today Blongs on March 17, 2012

Click Here to Read: He’s Not Motivated Part IUnderstanding a child’s lack of motivation and effort   by Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. in Pride and Joy Blog on the Psychology Today Blongs on April 23, 2012.

Click Here to Read: He’s Not Motivated Part IIHow we can strengthen our children’s effort and motivation to learn  by Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. in Pride and Joy Blog on the Psychology Today Blongs  on April 30, 2012.