Is Narcissism becoming normalized in our culture?  Explore the psychological roots and behaviors of those dominated by this personality disorder.  How does Narcissism relate to Envy?  What is the relationship between Narcissism and low self-esteem?  Narcissists frequently use manipulative tactics to maintain power over others. A heightened awareness of such psyche phenomenon is a person's only protection against victimhood.  

          A person with strong Narcissistic tendencies is unable to enter into the Individuation process and is thus blocked from further psychological development.

          This presentation aims to answer many questions that surround Narcissism, including is the mother to blame and why a Narcissist is often idealized.  Since everyone is a bit narcissistic at times, participants will certainly become more aware of their own behavior after this review.  Also, participants will be reminded that psychic infection is real:  what is going on in one person cam immigrate into another.  This is an unconscious process that much be realized and addressed.

For 34 years Kaye Lindauer, MS, MLS, M.DIV,  has taught classes at Chautauqua Institution on Jungian psychology, literature, poetry, and mythology.  In addition, she teaches adult education classes for OASIS EVERYWHERE ( including a class in March, " From Medieval Alchemy to Jungian Psychology"). For the past 32 years, Kaye has lectured for Road Scholar and will present a program on Emerson in May.  Recently, she gave a presentation on Emily Dickinson for the Western Massachusetts Jung Society which is available to view on their Web site.  Kaye taught graduate courses at Syracuse University for twenty-five years while speaking widely at conferences and coordinating retreats.  Kaye has studied at the Jung Institute and at ISAP in Zurich.