(HS Durvasula 096343 2023) Working with Clients Experiencing NA/ARS: An antagonism-informed treatment approach
Tracking # 20-1139610
Course overview
In this module, Dr. Ramani Durvasula shares an essential framework for treating clients who have experienced Narcissistic Abuse or Antagonistic Relational Stress (NA/ARS). From the conceptual to the practical, she will provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to successfully navigate this challenging work. You'll discover what it means to provide antagonism-informed care. Through detailed case discussions, Dr. Ramani will demonstrate how to apply this approach with a broad range of clients experiencing NA/ARS. You'll also learn about the best practices for treating NA/ARS and discover how to utilize key interventions yourself. You'll discover how to: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of NA/ARS with a broad range of relationship types including familial, romantic, social and occupational Set treatment goals based on your client's specific NA/ARS-related situation Help clients overcome the fallout of their abuse and begin to heal from the inside out Exactly what you need to do in-session including what to focus on, what strategies to use, and how to navigate the biggest challenges of this work, including both legal and ethical issues
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Ramani Durvasula is the founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training, and Consulting. She maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with the California State University Los Angeles and the University of Johannesburg. Ramani Durvasula receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ramani Durvasula is an associate editor for Behavioral Medicine and a consulting editor for Psychology of Women Quarterly and Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Mental Health. She is an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, AIDS and Behavior, and Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. Ramani Durvasula is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science Society for Behavioral Medicine, and the International Association of Applied Psychology.