Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Course Description:
Narcissistic clients present as among the most difficult for therapists to handle along with borderline clients. The workshop will help people learn how to identify quickly, efficiently and accurately when there is narcissism or a narcissist in therapy. Major behaviors and significant major characterological issues will be identified. Also, how the narcissist affects the therapist in terms of their ability to do the work. Specifically how humanistic oriented therapists have trouble with the omnipotence and the intimidation of the narcissistic style. Three approaches or stances by the therapist will be discussed for effectiveness.5 tactics to approach working with the narcissists are included. In addition, some specific issues and strategies in working with a couple that has a narcissist.
Educational Goals:
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Participants will learn about the primary motivations of narcissists in and outside of therapy
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Participants will learn therapist’s countertransference (personal issues) that are challenged by narcissist behavior.
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Participants will learn to identify the ineffective vs. effective strategies working with narcissists in creating the therapeutic relationship.
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Participants will learn how to recognize narcissistic behavior and narcissism affecting client(s) and the therapy effectively and efficiently.
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Participants will learn about covert, communal, and overt narcissism, including how it affects therapy and the therapist.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
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Participants will learn four compelling behaviors of narcissists.
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Participants will learn to identify four defining characteristics of narcissism.
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Participants will learn one fundamental definition and one major motivation of a narcissist.
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Participants will identity five responses to narcissistic behaviors.
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Participants will learn three responses/stances with narcissists and their respective effectiveness.
Presenter's Bio:
Ronald Mah is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Experiences include: author of “Difficult Behavior in Early Childhood,” 2006, “The One-Minute Temper Tantrum Solution” 2008, and “Getting Beyond Bullying and Exclusion, PreK-5, Empowering Children in Inclusive Classrooms,” 2009, Corwin Press and twenty e-books on therapy and couple therapy available at www.Smashwords.com; dvds on child development and behavior, trainer for addiction treatment conferences (CCAPP), community mental health, Severe Emotional Disturbance school programs, vocational and welfare-to-work programs, Head Start, supervising a high school mental health clinic, supervising therapists, private practice psychotherapy. Education experiences: 16 years in ECE, owner childcare center, elementary & secondary teaching credentials, college instructor, and the Board of Directors of the California Kindergarten Association. Also previously on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapist.
Pre-Licensed LBSB Chapter Member- $5
Licensed LBSB Chapter Member- $8
Non-Member- $30
Schedule:
| 8:45 AM |
Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:15 AM |
Presentation Begins |
| 11:15 AM |
Presentation Ends |
Meeting Information:
Our presenter will be delivering his session virtually. However, for attendees who value the opportunity to network and connect with other clinicians, we are hosting an in-person gathering where you can enjoy a continental breakfast and watch the presentation together on a large screen.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Additional Information:
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Long Beach - South Bay CAMFT - APPROVAL NUMBER: 56159
LBSB CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs & LPCCs. LBSB CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Canvassing or Distribution:
No canvassing or distribution of materials are allowed at the event by anyone who has not pre-purchased a sponsorship opportunity. This does not apply to the networking and exchange of business cards among Clinicians of all levels and capacities
