Do's and Don'ts in Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder

This workshop will present evidence-based information on principles, strategies, and interventions associated with change in patients suffering from pathological narcissism (PN), including narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

This clinician-friendly approach emphasizes clinical pragmatism, change-orientation, and flexibility. It will help practitioners identify measurable goals in treatment – an important principle of treatment with this population, given the risk of treatments that are not change-focused.  It will also present strategies to promote alliance building as well as helping the patient shift toward meaningful self-exploration and engagement in therapy. Strategies to address fragility of the treatment alliance in order to shield treatment from premature terminations as well as treatment-interfering behaviors.

Patients with NPD/PN tend to provoke strong negative reactions and those tend to undermine treatments in numerous ways. The workshop will also help participants develop the capacity to learn from their own reactions to patients and avoid non-helpful stalemates in treatment.

The workshop will review strategies to address different manifestations of pathological narcissism – grandiose vs. vulnerable and overt vs. covert ones. It will help identify these manifestations, adjust clinical interventions to these manifestations and the fluidity of their changes. It will also help clinicians understand and intervene for different types of suicidality in patients with NPD/PN as well as for co-morbid antisocial traits. Pragmatic guidelines will be reviewed on how to address common co-morbid conditions. The course utilizes clinical vignettes to promote interactive learning and a comprehensive understanding of the treatment.

Friday, March 1, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST, Online

1. Outline and define dimensional concepts of narcissism.
2. Describe optimal principles and approaches for effective treatment of NPD and identify the kinds of interactions that can create obstacles to successful treatment.
3. Review treatment strategies and interventions for different manifestations of pathological narcissism (grandiose vs. vulnerable, overt vs. covert).
4. Utilize strategies to address such challenges as suicidal risk and co-morbid antisocial personality traits.

Registration for this course has closed.

Course Fees

• $275 
• Students and McLean employees are eligible for a discount.  Contact the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute for a discount code to use at checkout.  

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Please contact the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital with any questions or concerns.

Refund Policy
Due to the small nature of our trainings, the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute cannot offer any refunds. If the participant is unable to attend, they may send a substitute attendee.

 

Physicians
McLean Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. McLean Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive 6.00 CE credits.

Nurses
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 6.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count toward 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

Social Workers
For information about continuing education credit for Massachusetts social workers, please call 617.855.2738. Social workers from other states should check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors
McLean Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6085. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. McLean Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This offering meets the requirements for up to 6.00 NBCC hours.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

McLean Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, March 1, 2024