Helping Clients Heal After a Narcissistic Relationship (1.5HR)
Helping Clients Heal After a Narcissistic Relationship
This clinically focused training equips clinicians with the tools and insight needed to support clients recovering from narcissistic relationships, whether with partners, parents, or other significant figures. Participants will explore the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, including gaslighting, manipulation, trauma bonding, and the erosion of self-trust. The training will address common psychological effects such as shame, anxiety, self-doubt, and complex trauma, and offer strategies for rebuilding boundaries, self-worth, and emotional clarity. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed care, pacing, and empowering clients to reclaim their voice and identity in the aftermath of relational harm.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify common patterns and psychological impacts of narcissistic abuse in intimate and familial relationships.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to support clients in rebuilding self-trust, boundaries, and emotional safety.
- Describe therapeutic approaches for addressing the lasting effects of gaslighting, manipulation, and self-doubt.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
