The Narcissistic/Borderline Couple: New Approach to Martial Therepay

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Course Description:
This intermediate level presentation draws from many theoretical perspectives including classical psychoanalysis, self-psychology, ego psychology, object relations, attachment theory, contemporary theorists and others. It describes various kinds of “complainers” when a complaint is a complaint, when used for evacuation, and how to “listen” to the complaintas they link to various personality disorders. It also includes many treatment points and procedures as it offers specific procedures and techniques to explain the psychodynamics of the couplee.g., why couples stay in painful destructive, on-going behaviors also known as traumatic bonding or “the dance.” Aside from this work, it has applicability to all kinds of couples including cross-cultural couples.

Not for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Price:
Member: $55
Non-Member: $65

Credit Hours:
3 Hours

Learning Objectives:
 
The presentation will provide an overview of:
  • Explain the couples’ mutual projections and how each one tends to identity or over-identify with the negative projections of the other;
  • Describe how old archaic injuries (“V’ spot”) impairs the couples’ current perspective of reality (judgment, perception, reality testing);
  • tilize the different perspectives to draw from different procedures and techniques to know when and how to interpret, confront or intervene during couples counseling.
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.

Refunds/Cancellations: CAMFT does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.