title: The "silver-spoon" syndrome in the super rich: the pathologic linkage of affluence and narcissism in family systems.
abstract: Narcissism often aligns with an affluent lifestyle to become a multigenerational affliction. This article describes the usual presenting symptoms, case backgrounds, and classic narcissistic defense of the silver-spoon syndrome. It suggests that in contrast to individual therapy, family therapy offers the opportunity to key in members to each others' ego state.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: LeBeau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005190:Family; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009289:Narcissism; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012923:Social Class