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Survivors of narcissistic or antagonistic relationships often find themselves trapped in cycles of manipulation, betrayal, and control—punctuated by fleeting moments of connection. This emotional rollercoaster fuels confusion, self-doubt, and chronic inner conflict, leaving clients torn between holding on and letting go.
The aftermath of these relationships extends far beyond heartbreak. Survivors grapple with deep emotional wounds, trauma, and a unique form of grief—mourning not just the relationship but also the loss of trust, stability, and self-worth. Addressing this grief within the context of trauma requires a specialized therapeutic approach.
Empathetic, engaging, and deeply compassionate, Dr. Ramani—renowned psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and leading expert on narcissistic abuse—invites you to this essential training.
You’ll gain the clinical tools needed to navigate the complex dynamics of narcissistic abuse, or what we may term antagonistic relational stress.
In this session, you’ll learn to:
This training provides a comprehensive, trauma- and grief-informed framework to empower survivors, alleviate distress, and facilitate meaningful recovery.
The Dynamics of Narcissistic Relationships
Impact of Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics on Survivors
Overview of Applying Trauma-Informed Frameworks in Case Conceptualization
Recognizing and Addressing Grief in Narcissistic Relationships
Practical Tools and Resources for Clinicians
Risks, Limitations, and Areas for Growth
Ramani Durvasula, PhD 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 MA and PhD 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.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ramani Durvasula is the founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training, and Consulting and has an employment relationship with 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. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science Society for Behavioral Medicine, and the International Association of Applied Psychology.
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