Fragile Selves

Fragile Selves: Working with Narcissistic and Borderline States of Mind

The Role Of Echo or the ‘Thin-Skinned’ Narcissist in the Problematic Dynamics that Couples Encounter

In this joint talk, couples’ therapists Susanna Abse and Jenny Riddell focus in on the mutual dependence inherent in the myth of Narcissus and Echo. Sharing examples from their clinical work, they detail how working with couples has led them to think more about the role of Echo, or the ‘thin-skinned’ narcissist in the problematic dynamics that couples encounter and seek to resolve.

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Susanna Abse

Susanna Abse is a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist, executive coach and organizational consultant. She has worked in private practice with couples, parents and individuals since 1991. She was CEO of the charity Tavistock Relationships from 2006 until 2016 and is a Senior Fellow of the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology. She is a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council and serves on its Executive Board. More >>

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Jenny Riddell

Jenny Riddell is psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. She is registered with The British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and counselors and The Bowlby center. She supervises and teaches on several psychotherapy programs and CE providers. She is also academic supervisor for MA and MSc dissertations. She has a private practice in London.

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