Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) & Narcissism – August 2025

Description:
This one-day training explores narcissism through the EFT lens by exploring the diagnostic features of narcissism, how we conceptualise narcissism within an EFT framework, and how we can work with those with narcissistic characteristics within EFT for couples, families and individuals.

At the end of training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the DSM-V-TR diagnostic criteria of Narcissistic Personality Disorder as well as identifying narcissistic features that might not meet full diagnostic criteria.
• Understand the various sub-types of narcissism and the role of grandiosity and vulnerability in preserving sense of self.
• Gain clarity on how to conceptualise and work with narcissism in an EFT-consistent, non-pathologising manner.
• Understand the attachment view of narcissistic features by framing them as coping strategies that regulate self-esteem – a defense against a vulnerable self.
• Manage the tricky process-moments and counter-transference that can occur with clients with narcissistic features.
• Utilize the power of the therapeutic relationship and the therapist as a temporary attachment figure to disarm narcissistic coping strategies.
• Use the EFT micro skills & the EFT Tango to dismantle the shame that often underpins narcissism & to revise working models of self & other.

ICEEFT Certification and CPD credits:
This event will provide 6hrs of professional development. It is not an event that counts towards ICEEFT Certification as an EFT therapist, it is a standalone event designed to refine and develop EFT skills as applied to a special topic. Participants will NOT receive a certificate, so please keep a copy of your receipt to claim 6 hours of CPD with your professional body.