Beyond Narcissism: A handbook for practitioners and clients dealing with narcissistic abuse
CPD courses & points for psychologists in South Africa
South African psychologists gain streetwise tools to navigate narcissistic abuse, protecting themselves and helping clients.
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
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The “narc compulsion” and the “codependent dance”
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Adopting and conveying an effective way of dealing with narcissists
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How to heal from narcissistic abuse
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Identify core features in a client's family of origin that may make them particularly susceptible to narcissists
- Apply Jung's theory of individuation and shadow work to the process of self-actualisation that the highly sensitive client can embark on
- Describe the role of the addiction cycle in the functioning of both narcissists and codependents
- List common tactics narcissists use in relationship
- Help clients apply a fundamental attitude adjustment in their lives that is empowering and freeing
- Guide clients with practical tools and courses for moving successfully "from survivor to thriver"
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