Course Description:

TIt is essential that clinicians understand not just the phenomenon of “narcissistic abuse” (or antagonistic relational abuse), but the fallout from narcissistic abuse (the distress, discomfort, and dysfunction that result from narcissistic abuse). To understand narcissistic abuse means to (a) understand the nature of narcissism and antagonism as a personality style; (b) the dynamics within these relationships; (c) the abusive and destabilizing patterns that occur in these relationships (“narcissistic abuse”); (d) the fallout of narcissistic abuse and its impact on people in these relationships; and (e) using an antagonism-informed transtheoretical framework with these clients, including psychoeducation, assessment, trauma informed frameworks, fostering radical acceptance, and striving for growth. Clients experiencing narcissistic abuse and the attendant fallout may be having this experience in family of origin relationships, long-term committed relationships/marital relationships, friendships, and workplace relationships. An antagonism-informed framework is also highly effective in working with clients enduring post-separation abuse and workplace abuse cases. This framework can give clinicians an intuitive and actionable roadmap and this program will provide:

· A brief overview of narcissism and antagonism
· The dynamics observed in these relationships.
· The patterns that comprise narcissistic abuse/antagonistic relational stress (NA/ARS)
· The fallout of NA/ARS
· An antagonism-informed transtheoretical framework
· An overview of ethical issues in working with clients experiencing narcissistic abuse

Course Link: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-friday-for-therapists-dr-ramani-durvasula-in-grand-rapids-tickets-1636390029629

CE Credits: 5.0
CE Type: General
Format: In-Person

Sponsor Name:
Grand Rapids Therapy Group

Contact Information:
Maria Schiavo
(616) 591-9000
mschiavo@grtherapygroup.com

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