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    1. The document discusses a therapeutic exercise aimed at developing less narcissistic and more empathetic traits for those struggling with narcissism and addiction. 2. The goals of the exercise are to develop a realistic self-image without grandiosity, understand how narcissism relates to addiction, increase empathy for others, identify a role model's unselfish behaviors, and plan ways to act less selfishly in daily life. 3. Therapists are advised to process the exercise with clients by examining benefits of being unselfish, having clients identify role models and specific strategies to implement daily unselfish acts.

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    1. The document discusses a therapeutic exercise aimed at developing less narcissistic and more empathetic traits for those struggling with narcissism and addiction. 2. The goals of the exercise are to develop a realistic self-image without grandiosity, understand how narcissism relates to addiction, increase empathy for others, identify a role model's unselfish behaviors, and plan ways to act less selfishly in daily life. 3. Therapists are advised to process the exercise with clients by examining benefits of being unselfish, having clients identify role models and specific strategies to implement daily unselfish acts.

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    1. The document discusses a therapeutic exercise aimed at developing less narcissistic and more empathetic traits for those struggling with narcissism and addiction. 2. The goals of the exercise are to develop a realistic self-image without grandiosity, understand how narcissism relates to addiction, increase empathy for others, identify a role model's unselfish behaviors, and plan ways to act less selfishly in daily life. 3. Therapists are advised to process the exercise with clients by examining benefits of being unselfish, having clients identify role models and specific strategies to implement daily unselfish acts.

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    1. The document discusses a therapeutic exercise aimed at developing less narcissistic and more empathetic traits for those struggling with narcissism and addiction. 2. The goals of the exercise are to develop a realistic self-image without grandiosity, understand how narcissism relates to addiction, increase empathy for others, identify a role model's unselfish behaviors, and plan ways to act less selfishly in daily life. 3. Therapists are advised to process the exercise with clients by examining benefits of being unselfish, having clients identify role models and specific strategies to implement daily unselfish acts.

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    The text discusses developing empathy, becoming less selfish, and identifying ways to model unselfish behavior through role models as takeaways from becoming genuinely unselfish.

    The text mentions potential benefits like increased self-respect, better relationships, less frustration and envy, and a better connection with spiritual values.

    The text recommends identifying a role model's unselfish actions, planning specific strategies to implement unselfish behavior daily, and doing at least one generous thing per day without others knowing.

    SECTION XXII: NARCISSISTIC TRAITS Therapists Overview

    BEING GENUINELY UNSELFISH

    GOALS OF THE EXERCISE


    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Develop a realistic sense of self without narcissistic grandiosity, exaggeration, or excessive sense of entitlement. Understand the relationship between narcissistic traits and addiction. Develop empathy for other people, particularly victims of the clients narcissism. Identify a role model and examine that persons life for unselfish behavior. Identify and plan ways to become less selfish in daily life.

    ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS FOR WHICH THIS EXERCISE MAY BE USEFUL


    Antisocial Behavior Oppositional Defiant Behavior Peer Group Negativity

    SUGGESTIONS FOR PROCESSING THIS EXERCISE WITH CLIENT


    The Becoming Genuinely Unselfish activity targets self-centeredness, one of the core traits of both narcissism and addiction. It does so by examining the benefits of becoming unselfish in terms of enhanced self-esteem and improved relationships, guiding the client in identifying a role model and examining the ways that person models unselfish actions, and planning specific strategies to implement unselfish behavior in daily life. Follow-up could include videotherapy using films such as Amelie or others recommended in the book Rent Two Films and Lets Talk in the Morning by John W. Hesley and Jan G. Hesley, also published by John Wiley & Sons, as well as keeping a journal on the outcomes of actions planned in this exercise.

    EXERCISE XXII.A

    BEING GENUINELY UNSELFISH

    Whats the point of being unselfish? In a way, it seems like a contradiction to ask, If Im unselfish, whats in it for me? However, it can be answered. For many reasons, being truly generous and unselfish helps people break addictive patterns and stay sober. This exercise will help you to decide whether this is worthwhile for you and why, and if you want to become a less selfish person, to find some ways to work on it. 1. Why do you think it might help you live a happier life to become more unselfish?

    Some answers might include: increased self-respect, better relationships with other people, less frustration and envy, and a better connection with your spiritual values. Do any of these make sense to you and sound like what you want? 2. Name a person that you trust, admire, would go to for help with a problem, and want to be like: . Now give some examples of ways this person is unselfish.

    Which of these things could you do?

    3. The word genuinely in the title of this activity means that the unselfishness has to be real, not for show to impress people or manipulate them. The best way to do this is to practice doing at least one generous thing a day and not letting anyone else know about it. What are some generous things you could do each day without anyone else knowing, including the people you do them for?

    EXERCISE XXII.A

    4. How do you think it would change your thoughts and feelings about yourself to do this?

    5. Do you think this would make a difference in your ability to live the life you want to live? If so, how?

    6. Use this space to describe your plan to become more unselfish in your daily life.

    Be sure to bring this handout back to your next therapy session, and be prepared to talk about your thoughts and feelings about the exercise.

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