Couples Therapy for
Narcissism, Entitlement, and Grandiosity
 presented by
Dr. David Woodsfellow
Friday June 22, 2018

Narcissists can be difficult therapy clients. They can be hard to motivate. Their insight may be low. They may not understand their impact on others. They may have a defect of empathy. 

Grandiose and entitled clients can be even more difficult. Entitlement and grandiosity are not endearing traits.  They may see themselves as better than others, or deserving special treatment. They may see many problems in their partners, few problems in themselves. They may not recognize how they abuse and neglect those close to them. 

Usually, narcissistic, grandiose, entitled people don't seek therapy. They don't feel they need it. They usually feel good, not bad. They may even look down on the whole idea of getting help, and feel condescending toward those who need it - like their spouse.

And, of course, that's who drags them into therapy. Usually, on the threat of divorce. 

It's a difficult way to start treatment. 

Usually their spouse is hoping that we can help them get their narcissistic partner to change. They usually want their spouse to be warmer, kinder, more loving, more compassionate, and more understanding - and less neglectful and abusive. Often we therapists support these goals.

This workshop presents Terry Real’s new method, Relationship Empowerment, which strengthens the one-down partner and (amazingly often) motivates the narcissistic, entitled, grandiose, one-up partner. In my 25 years of doing couples therapy, I've learned and used many different methods. This Relationship Empowerment method succeeds with narcissism, entitlement and grandiosity more than any other I’ve tried.  Much more. 

 In this workshop you will learn how to

     -  Distinguish healthy self-esteem from unhealthy narcissism, entitlement and grandiosity
     -  Use the Relationship Grid to explain healthy self-esteem and healthy boundaries
     -  Distinguish clients with Blatant relational problems from those with Latent relational problems
     -  Know when to intervene asymettrically versus when to intervene symettrically
     -  Decide  which relationship problems need to be addressed first
     -  Empower Latent clients to find their respectful, assertive voices
     -  Join with Blatent clients by telling them the truth and evoking their best selves

Cost

$75 until Apr 22
$90 until May 22
$105 after May 22

Registration includes workshop, CEs, and a free copy of our new book, Love Cycles Fear Cycles.

Continuing Education

3 hours of Continuing Education credit 

APA approived for Psychologists
Core hours for Marriage and Family Therapists and Counselors
Related hours for Social Workers

Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel for any reason, at any time, just let us know and we will credit your full payment to any future workshop we present. However, we do not offer refunds.

David Woodsfellow, PhD is a licensed psychologist whose practice is 100% couples therapy. He has been seeing couples exclusively for 25 years, with over 25,000 hours of couples therapy. David was educated at Harvard, Antioch, UC Santa Barbara, Georgia State, and UCLA Medical School. He has been personally trained by Harville Hendrix, John Gray, John Gottman, Sue Johnson and Terry Real. He holds Master Certification in Relationship Empowerment Therapy.

The Woodsfellow Institute for Couples Therapy is approved by The American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Woodsfellow Institute for Couples Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Woodsfellow Institute receives no commercial support for this program, or this instructor. This intermediate to advanced workshop is for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and social workers.