How a narcissistic society created the mental health crisis (and vice versa) | Erica Komisar

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In this speech Erica Komisar explains how shifting values around family, individualism, and consumer culture have impacted parenting, creating more self-centred parents. Unwilling to make the necessary sacrifices required to give their children the care and attention they need, these parents end up raising children prone to narcissistic disorders, and so the cycle continues. Erica believes the solution lies in reasserting the value of parenting and personal sacrifice in our culture and offers practical advice on how we can begin to reverse the effects of this trend. __ Purchase your copy of our new book, The Best of Our Inheritance. https://www.arc-conference.com/store/p/the-best-of-our-inheritance-arc-research?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=inheritance_book With the return of the ARC Conference this February, we are launching our first book — a work that encapsulates the values and ideas that shape ARC’s mission. The Best of Our Inheritance brings together fifteen of the sharpest minds of our time to make a bold case for remembering the values of our civilisation. From Barry Straussʼ account of the Classical Tradition, Ayaan Hirsi Aliʼs personal reflections on the values of the West and its Christian roots to Nigel Biggarʼs chapter on human dignity and Joseph Laconte’s call to the artists, reading this book will give you a tangible vision for civilisational renewal. __ Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, author, psychoanalyst, psychological consultant and parent guidance expert who has been in private practice in New York City for over 30 years. __ 00:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Family 00:39 - Shifting Values and Their Consequences 01:52 - Individualism, Consumerism, and Parenting Changes 03:18 - Mental Health Crisis and the Rise of Self-Orientation 05:12 - The Role of Secure Attachment in Child Development 07:28 - Generational Impact of Parenting Styles 10:12 - Breaking the Cycle: Restoring Family and Responsibility 13:05 - Policy and Cultural Shifts to Support Families 15:14 - The Power of Giving and Connection 17:38 - A Hopeful Future: Reclaiming Sacrifice and Care __ Go deeper with ARC Research. Read reports, articles, and academic papers underneath our talks - all pointed towards advancing education, promoting research, and developing ideas about the keys to human flourishing and prosperity. https://www.arc-conference.com/research-papers If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: [email protected]