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*12.25 continuing education (CE) credit hours with Lifetime course access (Home-Study Format)
As the discussion of narcissism and narcissistic personality styles becomes more prevalent in the wider culture, there's often now more overt discussion and presentation in the therapeutic context for counselors, psychotherapists, and health psychologists.
And whether or not a clinician intends to work with this specific population, those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or simply strong narcissistic personality presentations, will continue to become part of the work in the clinical space.
This course is designed to equip clinicians for impactful and effective work in dealing with what can sometimes be considered a difficult population.
Whether we are working with them as parents of a minor client, in a couples therapy setting, or as our clients in individual therapy, narcissistic personalities can present with particular challenges in counseling/therapy.
But if counselors, psychotherapists, and health psychologists can find ourselves with a better understanding of these personalities, along with effective tools, working with these individuals can be very rewarding.
In fact, working with narcissistic leaning clients can even be energizing, rewarding, and fun, if we have the right approach and therapeutic tools.
We hope that you will join us for this comprehensive master-class on this topic, and we hope that (through this course) you might be able to connect with your own inner "Narcissistic Whisperer."
Course Learning Objectives
1.) Describe the history of narcissism within the fields of health psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy, including its conceptual evolution and clinical relevance (Temmingh, Fanidi, Bracken, & Lee, 2024; Pincus & Lukowitsky, 2010; Wright & Edershile, 2018)
2.) Explain the personality traits and characteristics associated with narcissism and analyze psychological and behavioral health theories regarding its development and maintenance in individuals (Krizan & Herlache, 2018; Miller, Lynam, Hyatt, & Campbell, 2017).
3.) Compare and contrast narcissism with other personality styles, such as borderline, antisocial, and histrionic personality disorders, highlighting key similarities and differences (Hopwood et al., 2018).
4.) Evaluate various psychotherapeutic approaches and tools demonstrated to be effective in working productively with clients exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, incorporating evidence-based strategies (Drozek & Unruh, 2020; Ronningstam, 2016).
*Reference List at the End of Page
And know you can buy this course without any risk. We have a full refund policy for anyone who decides they do not want to keep the course within 14-Days of purchase.
Program Format: Home-Study/Asynchronous Course
Date & Time: Home-Study/Asynchronous Course- New student enrollment open during limited periods (Lifetime Access with Enrollment)
Instructional Level: This course is intended for psychologists, counselors/psychotherapists, and other helping professionals. The instructional level of the course is Intermediate , though students electing to learn at an introductory and/or intermediate level will benefit and are welcomed to participate in the course.
Number of CE clock hours: 12.25 CE credit hours*
Financial Support Statement: PsychMaven charges enrollment fees for this course and pays course presenters for their teaching. There is no other financial support for this course.
Conflict of Interest Statement: There are no known conflicts of interest or outside commercial support for this course.
*Continuing Education Approvals
PsychMaven is responsible for all aspects for this program.
*PsychMaven has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP)- ACEP No.6624. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PsychMaven is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. PsychMaven is approved for both Live/Real Time and Home Study continuing education (CE) programs. This program is designed to meet the standards of NBCC content areas No.1 (Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship)
*PsychMaven is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PsychMaven maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Because of continuing education (CE) standards for continuing education under the American Psychological Association (APA), learners wanting to receive APA hour credit for the course most complete and pass a separate post-test at the end of this course. There will be intructions at the end of the course on how request the post-test with APA approval.
*Note for Georgia licensed clinicians (LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and Psychologists).
- For Georgia LPCs/LAPCs, PsychMaven's NBCC approval means the continuing education (CE) hours for this training meet criteria for core hours for continuing education under Georgia Rule 135-9-.01
- For Georgia licensed social workers, PsychMaven's Texas Social Work Board approval means the continuing education (CE) hours for this training meet criteria for core hours for continuing education under Georgia Rule 135-9-.01.(5)(c).
- For Georgia LMFTs/LAMFTs, PsychMaven's NBCC approval means the continuing education (CE) hours for this training meet criteria related hours for continuing education under Georgia Rule 135-9-.01
- For Georgia licensed Psychologists, PsychMaven's NBCC approval means the continuing education (CE) hours for this training meet Area V hours under Georgia rules. Contact the Georgia psychology board if you have questions.
Course Instructors
S. David Hall, PsyD
Dr. Stephen "David" Hall Jr. (PsyD, LMFT, LPC-MHSP, CST, NCC) works as an applied psychologist, teacher, and as a licensed counselor/psychotherapist. He has led workshops and seminars on narcissism and personality dynamics for mental health professionals since 2010, and he is passionate about helping other therapists to feel empowered when working in this area. Dr. Hall holds licenses in family therapy and mental health counseling, and he serves as the clinic director of Haven Counseling Center in Knoxville, Tennessee (USA)
Matthew DeHart, MA
Matthew DeHart (MA, LMFT) holds a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling, as well as a graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy. He is licensed as a Marital and Family Therapist in Tennessee. Before coming into the behavioral health field, Matt had been a part of research projects and teams around areas of ecology, biology, computer data, and telecommunication. Matt has a keen interest in cultivating applicable knowledge from multiple fields in his work as a social/behavioral health educator and clinician. He’s currently works as a mental health therapist with Haven Counseling Center in Knoxville, Tennessee (USA); where he provides counseling/psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
Example Curriculum
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- About course material & structure
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- Course Handout
- Course Introduction & Clinical History (24:52)
- "The Psychology of Narcissism" - W. Keith Campbell
- Diagnosis & Presentation on a Continuum (36:08)
- "The Range of Narcissism: Healthy to NPD (w/ Clinical Example)" - Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD
- Issues with Diagnosing and Some Disclaimers (25:48)
- Narcissistic Types & Issues with Language (23:58)
- "3 Faces of Narcissism: Grandiose, Vulnerable, Malignant" - Diana Diamond, PhD
- How Narcissism Presents in Relationship and Treatment (14:54)
- Family-Of-Origin Dynamics (6:57)
- "Narcissism & Insecure Attachment" - Diana Diamond, PhD
- Common Defense Mechanisms (12:48)
- Archetypal Concepts in Narcissism (25:57)
- Post-Test: Part 1
- Introduction & Antisocial Personality Disorder/Style (15:40)
- Histrionic Personality Disorder/Style (10:29)
- Borderline Personality Disorder/Style (19:16)
- Differential Thinking in Personality Disorders/Styles (17:51)
- "The Difference Between Borderline and Narcissism (NPD)" - Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD
- The Enneagram Explained with Movie Characters
- Personality Types & the Enneagram (15:10)
- The Enneagram: A Primer for Psychiatry Residents (Article)
- Post-Test: Part 2
- "The Key to Treating Malignant Narcissism" - Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD
- Narrative Therapy Approaches (39:31)
- Levels-of-Functioning in deciding interventions (6:50)
- "Treating Narcissism Effectively (w/ NPD Denial Example)" - Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD
- Other Treatment Modalities (14:50)
- Mentalization-Based Treatment for Pathological Narcissism (Article)
- "Narcissistic Transference & Countertransference (w/ 'Sadistic Monster' Example)" - Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD
- Best Practices & Therapist Self-Care (26:10)
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Basic Guide for Providers (Article)
- Post-Test: Part 4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the course start and finish?
This becomes available to new students during our open enrollment launches. This is a home-study course that can be done at your own pace. After you purchase the course, you will have Lifetime Access to complete the material when convenient in your schedule in the enrollment time.
How long do I have access to the course?
This home-study course will be available to you for Lifetime Access after your date of purchase. You will be able to access all of the course material across all of your devices.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
At PsychMaven, we deeply desire for students to have a positive course experience. And as a part of this, we want students to feel good about their decision in purchasing a course with us, and for them to know that they can purchase without risk. If you enroll in the course, and then decide that it is not a good fit, just reach out before 14-days after your purchase and we will gladly give you a full refund.
Does this course offer continuing education (CE) credit?
Yes! The course offers 12.25 approved continuing education (CE) clock hours under multiple CE approval organizations (as listed in the course description) and can cover the approval needs of many mental health/professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, psychologists, and addiction professionals. However, all students are responsible for confirming if the CE approval of this course meets their CE needs. We can offer you further information about PsychMaven's CE approvals and resources, by visiting us at www.psychmaven.org/ce-approval
How much does this course cost?
The course is now available for $297 (USD) for lifetime access during the open-enrollment windows.
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*Learning Objective & Other References
Dashineau, S. C., Edershile, E. A., Simms, L. J., & Wright, A. G. (2019). Pathological narcissism and psychosocial functioning. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 10(5), 473.
Drozek, R. P., & Unruh, B. T. (2020). Mentalization-based treatment for pathological narcissism. Journal of Personality Disorders, 34(Supplement), 177-203.
Hopwood, C. J., Kotov, R., Krueger, R. F., Watson, D., Widiger, T. A., Althoff, R. R., Ansell, E. B., Bach, B., Michael Bagby, R., Blais, M. A., Bornovalova, M. A., Chmielewski, M., Cicero, D. C., Conway, C., De Clercq, B., De Fruyt, F., Docherty, A. R., Eaton, N. R., Edens, J. F., ... Zimmermann, J. (2018). The time has come for dimensional personality disorder diagnosis. Personality and Mental Health, 12(1), 82–86.
Krizan, Z., & Herlache, A. D. (2018). The narcissism spectrum model: A synthetic view of narcissistic personality. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 22(1), 3–31.
Miller, J. D., Lynam, D. R., Hyatt, C. S., & Campbell, W. K. (2017). Controversies in narcissism. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 13, 291–315.
Pincus, A. L., & Lukowitsky, M. R. (2010). Pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 6, 421–446.
Ronningstam, E. (2016). Pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder: Recent research and clinical implications. Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports, 3, 34–42.
Temmingh, H. S., Fanidi, I., Bracken, C., & Lee, T. (2024). Teaching transference focused psychotherapy to South African mental health practitioners. South African Journal of Psychiatry, 30(1).
Widiger, T. A., & Oltmanns, J. R. (2017). Neuroticism is a fundamental domain of personality with enormous public health implications. World psychiatry, 16(2), 144.
Wright, A. G. C., & Edershile, E. A. (2018). Issues resolved and unresolved in pathological narcissism. Current Opinion in Psychology, 21, 74–79