Caretaking: A Covert Form of Narcissism

By Dr. Margaret Paul

February 1, 2012

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Dr. Margaret Paul discusses what caretaking is - as well as what taking is - and why both caretaking and taking are forms of narcissism. Dr. Margaret discusses the relationship between narcissism and the wounded self, as well as the relationship between narcissism and codependence. Dr. Margaret takes questions from listeners and works with them on the phone, as well as answers questions that were submitted by participants.

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