Under the mask...
Change the way you think about narcissism forever
It seems like everyone is talking about narcissism these days!
In a sea of information (and misinformation), how is an ethical, science-based clinician to make sense of narcissism?
Can we bring understanding and compassion to people who have been hurt or abused by a narcissistic person and to people struggling with narcissism in themselves?
It's time to take the mask off narcissism
INTRODUCING...
UNMASKING NARCISSISM
Get the low down on narcissism from a diagnosed narcissist and a clinical psychologist who specialises in issues of narcissism
Turn off the misinformation tap and find out
- Where the concept of narcissism comes from
- What narcissism is
- How pathological/problematic narcissism might present
- If narcissists can change
1. History of Narcissism
From the Greek myth of Narcissus (and his lover, Echo), through Freud (who desexualised the concept of narcissism - seriously), to contemporary understandings of narcissism we talk about how the concept of narcissism has evolved over time.
2. Pathological Narcissism
When does narcissism become pathological? What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
What is it like to live with NPD?
3. Narcissism and self-esteem regulation
Fluctuating self-esteem seems to be a core feature of pathological narcissism. We explore how people with NPD can shift rapidly from dizzying heights of grandiosity to crushing shame and a sense of utter worthlessness.
4. Understanding the "narcissist"
We draw on a schema therapy model to understand Jacob's narcissism and how it impacts his life.
5. Echo, understanding our response to narcissism
We talk about understanding the dynamics of narcissistic relationships and use a schema model to make sense of the interaction between Ruth Ann and Jacob. We hope this will serve as a framework for understanding dynamics in relationships which are impacted by issues of narcissism.
6. Helpful strategies for all therapists
INTERACTIVE SESSION
When you sign up you'll get immediate access to all the above modules to watch at your own leisure.
You'll also get access to a 90 minute Q&A session with Ruth Ann and Jacob. No holds barred. You can ask us anything.
We hope this will be highly interactive, lively and intimate sessions where you can ask us anything.
Meet Dr Ruth Ann Harpur & Jacob Skidmore (aka the "Nameless Narcissist")
She's a clinical psychologist on a mission to destigmatise narcissistic personality disorder, foster compassion, better relationships for everyone and recovery after relational abuse, betrayal and trauma.
He's a diagnosed narcissist on a to destigmatise narcissistic personality disorder, help narcissists to develop self awareness and help people to relate to narcissists with understanding
CAN WE PUT A QUOTE FROM A THERAPIST TALKING AOUT HOW YOU'VE CHANGED THE WAY THEY UNDERSTAND AND WORK WITH NARCISSISTS?
COULD WE PUT A QUOTE FROM CLUSTER B MILKSHAKE HERE SAYING I GET NARCISSISTS? SHE SAID IT SOMEWHERE
IS "UNDER THE MASK" RIGHT FOR YOU?
YES
- If you want to get your head around narcissism, so you can respond with empathy and compassion to narcissism in yourself or in others, then this is the workshop for you.
- If you want to have an understanding of the history of the concept of narcissism, what the current scientific evidence suggests and feel confident and hopeful about the possibility of helping people affected by. narcissism, then this is the workshop for you.
- If you are interested in a no holds barred look, raw and unfiltered look at narcissism and a thought provoking, short CPD workshop, this is the course for you.
NO
- If you are of a delicate disposition, prefer not to hear adult language or want an academic lecture, then this is not the course of you.
- If you want to hear that narcissists are toxic and cannot be helped, then we are definitely not your people!
This is a short workshop. You won't be equipped to be an effective therapist for people with narcissism on the basis of a few hours with us, but you will have a solid understanding and a sense of hope and direction if you want to know more.
We can promise a lively, entertaining CPD event that's unlike anything else you've ever done.
So join us. One psychologist, one narcissist, changing how you see narcissism forever.
