An Analytical Exploration of Love and Narcissism: The Tragedy of Isolation and Intimacy

This book reflects the psychic wounds of narcissism from the perspective of Jungian analytical psychology. Oriented towards the richness and plurality of the psyche, it sheds light on clinical practice as well as the common and intricate issues of this personality type.

Narcissism is described as a grandiose sense of self, exhibitionistic, needing reassurance, but suffering in disturbed relationships. The perspective of Jungian analytical psychology expands the symbolism within narcissism. Clinical examples, dreams, the myth of Narcissus and Echo, and basic Jungian concepts move us further into the psyche. Topics covered are: what narcissism is and why it’s misunderstood, and if narcissists are capable of love and their perfectionist burden. It explores how to forge knowledge and emotional transformation with a narcissist in clinical treatment and all relationships.

Exploring this complex and intriguing phenomenon, the book will appeal to readers and therapists from various fields including psychoanalysis, general psychology, gender studies, culture, and sociology.

Susan E. Schwartz, PhD, trained in Switzerland as a Jungian analyst. A member of IAAP, a presenter at conferences, workshops, you tube channels, she has numerous journal articles and book chapters. Her previous books include An Exploration of the Puella Archetype; Imposter Syndrome and The ’As-If’ Personality in Analytical Psychology; and The Absent Father Effect on Daughters. Her website is www.susanschwartzphd.com