Mentalization-Based Treatment for Pathological Narcissism

Add to Calendar Mentalization-Based Treatment for Pathological Narcissism 1/27/2026 8:00:00 AM 1/30/2026 2:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mclean.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=956 Description: Despite the growing cultural and empirical interest in narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder, therapists often feel confused and overwhelmed about how to help patients struggling with these problems. This intensive, 3-day training introduces clinicians to a streamlined, common-sense treatment approach to treating these patients: mentalization-based treatment for pathological narcissism, or MB... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Overview

Despite the growing cultural and empirical interest in narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder, therapists often feel confused and overwhelmed about how to help patients struggling with these problems. This intensive, 3-day training introduces clinicians to a streamlined, common-sense treatment approach to treating these patients: mentalization-based treatment for pathological narcissism, or MBT-N. The training reviews the deficits in mentalizing associated with pathological narcissism, describes how to give the diagnosis of narcissism to patients, outlines how to structure therapy sessions, and offers step-by-step techniques about “what to do and say” when sitting with these patients.

Utilizing the therapeutic strategies outlined in their treatment manual Mentalization-based Treatment for Pathological Narcissism: A Handbook (Oxford University Press, 2023), the presenters explain how to address the most common clinical challenges associated with narcissism: disconnection from emotions; impairments in empathy; rigid thinking; monologues and intellectualization; unstable self-esteem; and tendencies to blame other people for disruptions in their relationships.

This training is suitable for clinicians of all disciplines who treat adults, and who are interested in applying the principles of MBT in clinical practice. The training will be especially useful for clinicians who treat patients who exhibit traits of pathological narcissism, even if these patients do not meet full diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder. The training will also appeal to researchers and trainees who have an interest in learning about the diverse presentations of narcissism and its effective treatment.

Course Agenda

Agenda for this course can be found here.


Date & Location
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM ET, Online

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Diagnose pathological narcissism (PN) correctly, including collaboratively delivering the diagnosis in experience-near, patient-centered terms
  2. Assess and identify core problems in mentalizing associated with PN
  3. Articulate the interventional pathway for affect elaboration in the treatment of PN
  4. Define therapeutic principles for addressing cognitive rigidity and emotional disconnection in PN

About Registration

Registration for this course is open.

Course Fees
$1350 all registrants

Need Help?
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 trainee.


Accreditations and Approvals

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 15.00 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 15.00 CE credits.

Nurses
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 15.00 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.

NBCC ACEP logoLicensed 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 15.00 NBCC hours.


Target Audience
Specialties - Borderline Personality Disorder
Professions - Mental Health Counselor, Nurse / Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Psychologist, Social Worker