Comprehensive Framework

Develop a structured approach for assessing and treating clients experiencing
narcissistic abuse and antagonistic relational stress.

Real-World Vignettes

Explore clinical concepts through realistic case examples and experiential
learning opportunities.

Trauma-Informed Care

Explore trauma-informed models and approaches relevant to clients affected
by narcissistic and antagonistic relationships.

Ethical & Legal Awareness

Explore important ethical, documentation, confidentiality, risk, family court,
and scope-of-practice considerations.

Narcissistic Abuse In-Depth Workshop with Ramani Durvasula

Dive into the what, why, and how of narcissism and other antagonistic styles
through diagnostic and phenomenological frameworks, current research, case examples,
and real-world discussions.

• Build knowledge of narcissistic and antagonistic personality styles.
• Develop an understanding of existing treatment models and best practices.
• Explore co-occurring issues including addictions, ADHD, mood issues, and compulsive sexual behavior.
• Understand how personality styles translate into problematic interpersonal behavior.
• Become familiar with narcissism-adjacent antagonistic personality styles including psychopathy.

Dynamics of Narcissistic & Antagonistic Relationships

Explore the dynamics of narcissistic relationships through detailed case examples,
including betrayal trauma, trauma-bonding, attachment, enabling, family systems,
workplace relationships, and friendships.

• Understand the dynamics, patterns, and asymmetries of these relationships.
• Explore phases of the narcissistic/antagonistic relationship cycle.
• Understand how attachment impacts and is impacted by relationship dynamics.
• Explore how clients become drawn into and stuck in these relationships.
• Understand family and systemic roles within relational systems.

Trauma and Narcissism: Personality Disorders as Trauma-Related Disorders

Explore the relationship between trauma and narcissism, the impact of trauma
on the brain, drivers of antagonistic behaviors, and the use of parts language.

• Understand why it can be difficult for clients to leave abusive relationships.
• Identify mistakes trauma therapists may make in this clinical context.
• View narcissistic behavior through a parts model.
• Explore unblending and integration.
• Develop a framework for helping clients understand complex reactions.

Working with the Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse

Explore the psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, and physical
presentations observed in clients experiencing narcissistic and antagonistic relationships.

• Recognize signs of NA/ARS relationships and subsequent fallout.
• Help clients connect subjective experiences with relationship patterns.
• Differentiate NA/ARS from PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, and other concerns.
• Develop treatment plans that guide clients from awareness toward change.

Being Culturally and Intersectionally Informed When Working with Clients Experiencing NA/ARS

Explore cultural, intersectional, and systemic factors that can influence
clients experiencing narcissistic abuse and antagonistic relational stress.

• Assess intersectional cultural and systemic factors affecting the client.
• Develop a therapeutic stance of humility and flexibility.
• Understand your own intersectional identities and their impact on clinical work.
• Develop treatment plans that account for intersectional factors and structural inequities.

Working with Clients Experiencing NA/ARS: An Antagonism-Informed Treatment Approach

Explore a transtheoretical approach that can be integrated into existing
theoretical orientations and applied across a broad range of clients.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluation and assessment of NA/ARS.
• Work with familial, romantic, social, and occupational relationship experiences.
• Set treatment goals based on the client’s specific experience.
• Address psychoeducation, radical acceptance, grief, validation, and ambivalence.
• Manage co-occurring mental health issues.
• Apply a complete treatment framework including strategies and interventions.

Legal and Ethical Considerations for Working with Narcissism and NA/ARS

Explore legal, ethical, and forensic issues relevant to clinicians working
with narcissistic and antagonistic relationships, domestic violence, and coercive control.

• Risk, safety concerns, suicidality, and mandated reporting.
• Confidentiality and privilege with adults and minors.
• Documentation, access to records, and providing testimony.
• Limits of competency, scope of practice, and malpractice insurance.
• Social media, testimonials, and protecting client identity.
• Coercive control and legal standards.
• Family court considerations.
• Supervision and consultation.

Dr. Janina Fisher

Trauma specialist contributing insights on trauma, narcissism, parts work,
and clinical conceptualization.

Dr. Catherine Barrett

Forensic psychologist contributing expertise on legal, ethical,
and forensic considerations.

On-Demand Training

Access the training online and work through the modules at your own pace.

8 Training Modules

A structured curriculum covering narcissism, relationships, trauma,
treatment, culture, and ethics.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate is issued directly by our store after completing the course.