Introduction
Date course created: July 2025
Co-parenting with a narcissist presents unique and complex challenges that can significantly impact both the well-being of children and the non-narcissistic, “offended” parent. This clinical webinar will equip therapists with practical tools and insights from Schema Therapy to guide clients through the difficulties of co-parenting in such high-conflict dynamics, whether living with the narcissistic co-parent or from separate homes.
In this course, clinicians will learn how to help clients recognize and respond effectively to narcissistic behaviors, within the co-parenting relationship, while prioritizing personal and family needs, fortifying a stable and sturdy internal advocate, addressing/repairing their children’s experiences, and fostering resilience. The session will cover Schema Therapy concepts like schemas and schema modes as well as offer a rich conceptual framework and a well-formulated treatment plan built with effective strategies designed to help the “offended” parent navigate the challenges of co-parenting with a narcissist. This session will also provide unique tips and strategies for navigating the challenges we face when treating the narcissistic co-parent.
This is a 3.5-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform.
Agenda
00:00 – 00:45 → Introduction, Schema Therapy, Guidelines, Narcissism, Challenges of Communication
00:45 – 01:25 → Therapeutic Approaches for Challenging Clients, Navigating Treatment Dynamics in Co-Parenting
01:25 – 02:15 → Assertive Communication Strategies, Preparing for Instability in Co-Parenting, Recognizing Patterns
02:15 – 02:50 → Empowerment via Advocacy, Helping Children Set Boundaries, Child Custody Agreements During Transitions
02:50 – 03:37 → The Cost of High Conflict Divorce, Empathic Confrontation, Techniques & Obstacles, Resources
Objectives
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
After completing this training, participants will be able to identify and manage “offended” partner’s schema triggers and modes activated by interactions with a narcissistic co-parent.- After completing this training, participants will be able to understand and anticipate common patterns of narcissistic co-parenting behavior.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to design plans to minimize power struggles.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to role-play limit-setting, empathic confrontation, and assertiveness strategies to fortify the “offended” partner’s sturdy posture.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to develop strategies to foster healthy emotional boundaries and reinforce a consistent parenting approach.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to recognize when it’s necessary to recommend legal intervention.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to guide parent(s) in protecting and promoting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of their child(ren), unburdening them while ensuring their stability in an unpredictable co-parenting environment.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, psychiatrists and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Wendy Behary, MSW, LCSW
Material Author(s): Wendy Behary, MSW, LCSW
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Course Materials & Delivery Method:
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- Delivery Method – This course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
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