Narcissistic Abuse 101

This training will provide clinicians with a clear understanding of the definition, history, spectrum, and concept of narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Training areas of focus include understanding the harmful effects of narcissistic abuse on clients, learning to identify narcissistic traits and behaviors, and understanding how narcissism in relationships damages victims’ self-concept, agency, and relationship expectations. Attendees will learn how to identify primary goals of treatment, and to understand potential risks and challenges in treating this population. Less...

Learning Objectives

Explain the concept, context, and scope of narcissism as a psychological and social concept.
Recognize signs and symptoms of narcissism in relationships.
Implement accurate and appropriate treatment plan goals and therapeutic interventions for survivors of narcissistic abuse.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Learning Levels

Intermediate to Advanced

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM EDT - 02:15 PM EDT

EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC

Author, Trainer and Therapist

Amy Marlow-MaCoy, MEd, LPC is the author of The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists: Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Emotional Abuse in Narcissistic Families (2023). She is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook: Healing from Emotional Abuse (Callisto Media, 2020). Amy is an internationally known expert on gaslighting and narcissistic abuse, providing training and continuing education credits for clinicians as well as consultation and mentoring for clinicians wishing to deepen and grow their strengths in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. Amy runs a private practice treating complex and developmental trauma in adults raised in narcissistic, emotionally immature, and toxic families of origin. Amy has advanced training in multiple trauma treatment models, including IFS, EMDR, and brainspotting.

Agenda

11:00-11:05 – Introduction
11:05-11:30 – Defining Narcissism: Clinical and Social Definitions
11:30-12:00- The Spectrum of Narcissistic Traits
12:00-12:30- Frequent Fliers in Narcissistic Abuse: Specific Behaviors, Traits, and Patterns
12:30-12:45 – Break
12:45-1:15 – Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Narcissistic Abuse: Effects on Our Clients
1:15-1:45 – Challenges and Complications in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
1:45-2:05 – Avoiding Risks and Common Therapist Mistakes
2:05-2:15 – Q&A

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

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