This practical and empowering training provides clinicians with tools to support clients navigating the complex and often emotionally charged terrain of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-partner. Participants will explore the traits and tactics commonly associated with narcissistic personality dynamics—such as gaslighting, control, and emotional manipulation—and how these can affect parenting relationships and children’s well-being. The training emphasizes the importance of setting firm, clear boundaries, managing expectations, and helping clients stay grounded in their own values and parenting goals. Clinicians will learn strategies for reducing conflict, maintaining emotional safety, and supporting clients in fostering stability and resilience for themselves and their children.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify common patterns and challenges associated with co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-partner.
• Apply strategies to help clients set and maintain healthy boundaries while minimizing conflict.
• Support clients in staying values-aligned and emotionally regulated while navigating co-parenting dynamics.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.

Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW

Recording Date: 10/15/2026