"Narcissist: The Skilled Abuser - Helping Clinicians find their Forensic Lens"

Dr. Catherine Barrett's experience as a clinician as well as a survivor of narcissistic abuse syndrome has alerted her to the covert tactics and severe pathology that lies within a narcissistically abusive relationship. Dr. Barrett hopes to help clinicians see outside of the textbook definition of the disorder and present a more practical, experiential, and accurate portrayal of this pathology. Her research and experience will also help clinicians identify survivors of this abuse within their practice and assist them in understanding the root of their client's addiction to such relationships. The ultimate goal is to provide information so that practitioners are vigilant in identifying clients with complex post-traumatic stress due to a relationship with a narcissistic personality, thereby putting the diagnosis into context, which in turn improves their clients' self-empowerment and ability to heal.

1. Identify 6 traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
2. Describe the 4 phases of the cycle of abuse.
3. Discuss 2 ways to identify victims of narcissistic abuse.
4. Identify 3 interventions for treating victims of abuse.