$121.00
The Navigating Narcissism training is a professional development course designed for mental health practitioners who work with clients presenting with narcissistic traits or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The course provides evidence-based insights into assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and therapeutic interventions for narcissism across clinical settings.
Dr Daniel J. Fox is a licensed psychologist, international speaker, and recognised expert in personality disorders, particularly Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). He has extensive clinical experience and is known for translating complex diagnostic frameworks into practical treatment strategies for therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers.
This course is ideal for:
Psychologists
Counsellors
Psychotherapists
Social workers
Mental health nurses
Clinical supervisors
Graduate mental health students
It is particularly valuable for professionals working in private practice, trauma-informed care, forensic settings, or relationship counselling where narcissistic dynamics frequently emerge.
Participants will gain skills in:
Identifying narcissistic traits vs. diagnosable NPD
Differentiating grandiose and vulnerable narcissism
Conducting accurate personality disorder assessments
Understanding narcissistic defence mechanisms
Managing therapeutic ruptures and countertransference
Developing effective treatment plans for narcissistic clients
Setting boundaries in high-conflict presentations
Yes. The training aligns with current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder and integrates contemporary research on personality pathology, attachment patterns, trauma history, and relational functioning.
Working with narcissistic clients can be clinically complex. This course equips practitioners with:
Practical communication strategies
Structured intervention approaches
Frameworks to reduce power struggles
Techniques to address entitlement and defensiveness
Tools to maintain therapeutic alliance
The goal is to improve client outcomes while reducing clinician burnout.
Yes. The training explores both grandiose narcissism (overt, dominant presentation) and vulnerable narcissism (covert, hypersensitive presentation). Understanding these subtypes improves diagnostic accuracy and informs tailored treatment approaches.
The course integrates:
Peer-reviewed research
Clinical case studies
Personality theory
Attachment theory
Trauma-informed approaches
It provides a balanced combination of theoretical understanding and applied clinical tools.
Yes. The course is designed for professional development and may qualify for CPD/CE hours depending on your professional registration body. Participants should confirm with their accrediting organisation regarding specific requirements.
The training is delivered in an accessible format suitable for busy mental health professionals. It allows practitioners to deepen their understanding of narcissistic personality structures while integrating learning directly into clinical practice.
Unlike broad personality disorder overviews, this course focuses specifically on narcissism. It provides deeper exploration of narcissistic injury, shame regulation, interpersonal exploitation patterns, emotional dysregulation, and long-term treatment planning.
Yes. One of the core components of the training addresses:
Countertransference reactions
Manipulation and control dynamics
Therapy-interfering behaviours
Boundary testing
Idealisation and devaluation cycles
Participants gain strategies to stay grounded, ethical, and effective.
Yes. The material is structured to support both early-career and experienced clinicians. Foundational concepts are clearly explained while advanced therapeutic strategies provide value for seasoned practitioners.
Narcissistic traits are increasingly recognised in clinical, forensic, and relational settings. Without proper training, clinicians may:
Misdiagnose narcissistic presentations
Experience burnout
Engage in unproductive power struggles
Over-pathologise defensive behaviour
Specialised training improves diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic effectiveness, and professional confidence.
