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Digital Seminar

Healing Trauma from Narcissistic Abuse Using a DBT Approach

Building Boundaries, Rebuilding Lives

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Faculty:
Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT
Duration:
2 Hours
Copyright:
Oct 06, 2024
Product Code:
POS150040
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Narcissistic abuse leaves no aspect of one's life untouched. From fractured self-esteem to shattered trust, the impact is profound and far-reaching. The therapeutic process is often long and at times clinicians may find themselves navigating complex emotional landscapes, confronting unforeseen challenges, or feeling emotionally drained by the intensity of the work. Despite your dedication, traditional therapeutic methods may feel insufficient in addressing the depth of your client’s wounds. This is where Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) shines as an innovative approach. DBT offers a unique blend of validation and skill-building making it particularly adept at addressing the intricate layers of trauma resulting from narcissistic abuse.

DBT's emphasis on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness equips therapists with a toolkit tailored to the unique challenges posed by narcissistic abuse. This innovative approach provides concrete strategies for clients to manage overwhelming emotions and triggers, learn to trust oneself in relationships, set healthy boundaries and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion. By integrating these skills into therapy, clinicians can empower clients not just to cope, but to actively reclaim their lives and build resilience in the face of narcissistic abuse.

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Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Maine where her areas of expertise include domestic violence, abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, personality disorders and relationship issues.

Her clinical experience includes working for ten years in various roles as a case manager, child and family therapist, and trauma therapist for several agencies and Native American reservations. Ms. Baxter-Musser served as the Trauma Healing Services Clinical Coordinator for La Frontera Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention and support to families and individuals facing domestic violence, abuse, hate crimes and other issues.

Ms. Baxter-Musser is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, the National Center for Crisis Management and EMDRIA. She sits on the EMDRIA Standards and Training Committee and part of the Southern Maine EMDR Coalition.

PESI and Katelyn Baxter-Musser are not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Katelyn Baxter-Musser is the owner, operator, trainer of Inner Awakening Counseling & Consulting and receives royalties 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: Katelyn Baxter-Musser is a member of EMDRIA, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, the National Center for Crisis Management, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
PESI and Katelyn Baxter-Musser are not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.


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Objectives

  1. Integrate DBT principles into therapy sessions for clients to rebuild their lives post-narcissistic abuse.
  2. Choose mindfulness-based interventions to enhance clients' self-awareness and self-compassion as part of their recovery from narcissistic abuse.
  3. Utilize DBT skills for distress tolerance to help clients navigate challenging situations and triggers associated with narcissistic abuse.

Outline

Understanding Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

  • The impact of narcissistic abuse on survivors
  • Common manifestations of trauma in clients affected by narcissistic abuse
  • Unique challenges faced by survivors in rebuilding their lives

Essentials of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Trauma

  • Overview principles and techniques relevant to trauma recovery
  • Role in addressing emotional dysregulation and distress tolerance
  • Combine with traditional therapeutic approaches in healing trauma from narcissistic abuse
  • Research and limitations

DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation, Resilience, and Self-Compassion

  • Skills for emotional regulation, including mindfulness and distress tolerance
  • Techniques for managing overwhelming emotions triggered by narcissistic abuse
  • Importance of self-compassion as a cornerstone of healing and resilience

Rebuilding Lives: Implement DBT in Clinical Practice

  • DBT techniques into trauma-informed therapy for survivors of narcissistic abuse
  • Tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of individual clients
  • Actionable strategies to support clients in their journey of healing
  • Self-compassion as a central element in the recovery process

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Physicians
  • Psychologists
  • Addiction Counselors

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