Reacting to Good Therapy with Narcissistic Clients (Chap 2)

Dr. Kirk Honda reacts to the video NPD Therapy in Action from the BorderlinerNotes YouTube channel, featuring Dr. Karen Jacob and Tessa. Along the way, he is surprised to find a therapist whose style, case conceptualization, and interventions closely resemble his own approach to psychotherapy. The full consultation video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlXMc_WU_S0&t=829s
August 5, 2026

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00:00 Introduction00:41 The lens of narcissism
29:00 Spectrum of narcissism & lack of self
43:45 Attunement & a rupture



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