( HS Behary 150262 2025) Breaking Narcissistic Patterns in Couples Therapy: Proven Schema Therapy Interventions to Restore Tr
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Course overview
Navigating narcissism in couples therapy presents unique challenges. Narcissistic partners often display control, entitlement, defensiveness, and emotional detachment, while their partners may struggle with self-doubt, self-sacrifice, and fear of conflict. These dynamics create cycles of manipulation, emotional wounds, and deep attachment ruptures, making trust and intimacy difficult to rebuild. Join Wendy Behary, a leading expert in narcissism and Schema Therapy, and best-selling author of Disarming the Narcissist, for this essential training. Wendy will guide you through how to use Schema Therapy a flexible, evidence-based approach that combines both individual and conjoint work to break destructive patterns and foster healing. In this session, youll learn how to: Assess narcissistic traits and coping styles in relationships Identify attachment wounds and track conflict patterns Interrupt dysfunctional cycles using emotion-focused and CBT strategies Use empathic confrontation to set boundaries and encourage accountability Maintain a sturdy self in the therapy room, even in high-conflict moments Gain the tools to help couples navigate narcissistic dynamics, rebuild trust, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships!
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 Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
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: Wendy Behary is the co-founder, Clinical Director, and Director of Training for The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institute of NJ-NYC-DC. She is a published author and receives royalties. Wendy Behary receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Wendy Behary serves on the advisory board of the International Society for Schema Therapy and is a member of the NJ Association of Cognitive-Behavior Therapists, and the International Association of Cognitive-Behavior Therapists.