South African psychologists gain streetwise tools to navigate narcissistic abuse, protecting themselves and empowering clients. This talk addresses the 'narc compulsion' and 'codependent dance,' offering practical strategies for healing and thriving beyond survivor status, specifically relevant to the South African context.
In the last of this 3-part set on narcissism, we maintain our dual focus of caring for the practitioner, while caring about the client. As emotionally sensitive individuals in the helping professions, it’s easy to become prey to personality disorders like NPD and we are also vulnerable in our private lives.
High rates of burnout exist among mental health professionals, who are good at helping others but sometimes have blind spots related to their own unconscious conditioning and devoted habits. These may feel like “personality” features or “character” when they are in fact compulsive or addictive in nature, for example over-empathy.
This talk equips the practitioner with a more neutral, streetwise approach to narcissism that is effective both professionally and personally. It offers specific tools for addressing wounds arising from the narcissistic encounter that can be shared with clients.
Sections
The “narc compulsion” and the “codependent dance”
Adopting and conveying an effective way of dealing with narcissists
How to heal from narcissistic abuse
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: