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In future articles, we at the Touchbase will be considering various treatment methods for group narcissism. However, in the interim, here are some strategies for deradicalizing:

Never argue with a group narcissist. Instead, ask them open-ended questions that probe the uncertain boundaries of their abstract, grandiose group self-image. Encourage them to refine their group self-image (refinement is, after all, the essence of civilization).

Treat them with respect and afford them the civility demanded by our civil religion. For more information on how to do this, see my Primer.[xi]

Understand that their group self-image may be starved for validation given the harshness of the modern world and try to help them understand how you came to terms with the fallibility of your own group or personal identity.

Involve them in convivial social events and then passively encourage them to project their aggressive, conspiratorial inner world onto you. This can help them observe how their dedication to their group self-image causes them to behave antisocially around friends. The Posen faux pas described above is especially instructive here.

Encourage them to see the authorities and experts to whom they defer in life as fallible humans just like any other.