Narcissism & Antagonistic Relationships: Understanding the Patterns, Impact & Path to Recovery

Narcissism and antagonistic relationship patterns can leave individuals feeling confused, emotionally depleted, and questioning their own perceptions and experiences. While conversations about narcissism have become increasingly common, the term is often used broadly, making it important to distinguish between narcissistic traits, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, antagonistic behaviors, and harmful relationship dynamics.

This interactive workshop brings together an expert panel to explore narcissism and antagonistic relationships through a trauma-informed and clinically grounded lens. Parti...Read morecipants will learn to recognize common relational patterns, including manipulation, chronic invalidation, blame shifting, gaslighting, coercive dynamics, and other behaviors that may contribute to emotional and psychological harm.

Through interactive discussion, case examples, and practical application, the panel will examine the potential impact of these relationships on self-trust, emotional well-being, attachment, boundaries, and the nervous system. Participants will also explore strategies that can support greater clarity, safety, agency, and recovery.

Designed for mental health professionals and community members alike, this workshop emphasizes understanding patterns and their impact rather than labeling or diagnosing individuals. Participants will leave with a more nuanced understanding of narcissism and antagonistic relationships, along with practical tools for recognizing relational harm and supporting the recovery process.

This is a benefit workshop, with 100% of proceeds donated to the CPTSD Foundation to support its mission and work within the trauma community. The CPTSD Foundation offers daily trauma-informed peer support between therapy appointments 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

Recording: This class will be recorded and made available within 2 hours after the live lecture. Recordings are available for 90 days after the class. Less...

Learning Objectives

Differentiate narcissistic traits, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and antagonistic relational patterns.
Describe at least three potential psychological and relational impacts of narcissistic and antagonistic relationships, including effects on self-trust, emotional regulation, attachment, and well-being.
Identify at least three trauma-informed strategies that can support safety, boundaries, agency, and recovery for individuals impacted by narcissistic and antagonistic relationships.

Target Audience

All mental health professionals and community members are welcome!

Learning Levels

Beginner, all levels are welcomed

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

06:30 PM EDT - 08:00 PM EDT

$50.00 - $99.00

EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
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About the speakers

Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D

New York Times Best Selling Author, Psychologist, & Professor of Psychology

Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D. is a psychologist in California, the founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training and Consulting, and professor emerita of psychology at California State University Los Angeles. She is the New York Times Bestselling Author of It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People. She is also the author of multiple other books including “Don’t You Know Who I Am”: How to Stay Sane in the Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility and Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist. She has lectured and trained therapists around the world on best practices on working with clients experiencing narcissistic abuse and has developed a 36 hour virtual training and certification program in conjunction with PESI to train clinicians on how to use an Antagonism-Informed approach with clients experiencing narcissistic relationships. Dr. Durvasula hosts a popular YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers, maintains a program offering support and education to thousands of survivors, and is a featured expert on the digital media platform MedCircle. She also maintains an engaged online network called the Dr. Ramani Network. She has also been widely involved in the governance of the American Psychological Association, including the APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology and the APA Minority Fellowship Program. Dr. Durvasula received her M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from UCLA, and completed her internship and post-doctoral training at the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, with a minor in sociology in 1988 at the University of Connecticut. She resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Athena Petersen

Executive Director Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research

Athena Petersen is the Executive Director of the CPTSD Foundation and a global advocate for complex trauma awareness, education, and recovery. Through the Foundation’s virtual programs and resources, Athena and her team provide ongoing support to trauma survivors in more than 180 countries, offering community-based resources designed to complement individual therapeutic care.

Athena is deeply committed to creating spaces where survivors feel seen, heard, respected, and valued. Her work emphasizes compassionate, accessible, and validating support while fostering connection and community for individuals navigating the impact of complex trauma.

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1.5 Clinical Hour

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