Working Wisely with Narcissism Masterclass
A three-hour clinical masterclass for therapists, counsellors, social workers, coaches, and other helping practitioners working with clients impacted by narcissistic abuse and complex relational trauma.
WHY THIS MASTERCLASS
If you work with clients carrying the imprint of narcissistic family systems, narcissistic relationships, or workplaces shaped by narcissistic dynamics, you've likely felt the gap between what standard clinical training prepares you for and what these clients actually need.
This masterclass closes some of that gap. Three hours of contemporary, trauma-informed clinical material, drawn from thirty years of practice and twenty years focused specifically on narcissistic abuse recovery.
The intention is to give you both the conceptual lens and the practical clinical tools to work with this population more accurately and more confidently, whatever modality you're trained in.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is a masterclass for:
Registered Psychotherapists and Psychotherapists in training
Registered Social Workers and Social Workers in training
Counsellors and counselling students
Coaches and helping practitioners working with relational trauma
Other helping professionals who want a more accurate clinical understanding of narcissistic systems and their imprint on the people who come through your door
You don't need to be trained in any particular modality to benefit. The material is broad enough to support practitioners across approaches and specific enough to deepen your clinical thinking.
WHAT THIS MASTERCLASS COVERS
Six modules delivered over three hours:
Understanding Narcissism Through A Contemporary, Feminist And Trauma-Informed Lens
What narcissism actually is in current clinical understanding, beyond the cultural shorthand. Where it sits on a spectrum from adaptive to pathological. The distinction between traits, patterns, and personality disorder.A clearer understanding of how narcissistic family systems and toxic relational dynamics shape clinical presentation across the lifespan
Narcissistic Systems: Families, Workplaces, Communities
How narcissistic patterns organize entire relational fields, not just individual relationships. What it means to be the only non-narcissistic node in a system that requires you to play a role.
The Signs Of Narcissistic Abuse Or Wounding
What to listen for clinically. The patterns that often go unnamed in intake. The somatic, attachment, and identity-level imprints that show up long after the relationship has ended.
Approaches For Couple Or Family Work
Practical considerations when narcissistic dynamics are present in the relational field you're working in. When couple or family work helps, when it harms, and how to assess for safety and fit.
Solution-Focused Versus Attachment-Based Trauma Work
What narcissism actually is in current clinical understanding, beyond the cultural shorthand. Where it sits on a spectrum from adaptive to pathological. The distinction between traits, patterns, and personality disorder.A clearer understanding of how narcissistic family systems and toxic relational dynamics shape clinical presentation across the lifespan.
Integrating E.M.D.R, IFS, And Self-Compassion
How narcissistic patterns organize entire relational fields, not just individual relationships. What it means to be the only non-narcissistic node in a system that requires you to play a role.
FORMAT AND INVESTMENT
Three hours, live and virtual. Includes discussion and case studies woven through the modules.
Investment: $250 CAD
On continuing education: For Registered Psychotherapists under CRPO, the Continuing Competency Program is self-directed; this masterclass is relevant content you can document toward your CCP. For other regulated practitioners, continuing education requirements vary; please check with your professional body.
My story...
I'm Stacey Sanderson, a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, Certified Holistic Life Coach, and the author of Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide to Self Recovery from Narcissistic Wounding.
With 34 years in healthcare and mental health, 20 focused specifically on narcissistic relational abuse recovery and complex relational trauma, my work brings together clinical expertise and a holistic, heart-centred approach. I work as a psychotherapist for Ontario residents and as a holistic consultant internationally, helping clients move through the layered conditioning and disrupted sense of self that narcissistic wounding leaves behind.
It's my mission to help people heal and release relationship patterns and step into their power. As part of my own healing and recovery process I dove into understanding personality pathology and focused on this and the biopsychosocial roots of this issue. I came to better understand narcissism from the point of view of trauma, attachment, and energy, and over time created a more heart-centered and holistic approach in my work with clients, integrating trauma and somatic modalities with meditation, mindfulness, and expressive arts.
My work is collaborative and intuitively guided. A lot of the time, this work is about empowering empaths! I believe there is healing in connection and community. My own personal healing from narcissistic family and work systems came full circle when I stepped into my power and full potential, and I know you can do the same!
I live in rural Ontario, Canada where I enjoy being in nature either running, skiing, kayaking or gardening! I have been married for over 25 years and have two adult children, our beautiful rescue dog Zoe and two cats. I have a small private psychotherapy practice, and my passion is in leading the Inquire Within relationship recovery community.
Stacey Sanderson, B.S.W., M.A., R.S.W., R.P.
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Frequently Asked
No. The masterclass covers integration of these modalities in the final module, but the broader material is designed to support practitioners working in any approach.
Yes. The material is structured to be accessible to early-career practitioners while also offering depth for those with more experience. Students are welcome.
Live and virtual, three hours, with discussion and case studies woven through the modules. You'll engage in real time with the material and with other practitioners in the room.
Recordings may be available on request. Reach out to stacey@staceysanderson.ca to ask.
Yes. The masterclass is virtual and open internationally. CEU recognition varies by jurisdiction; check with your professional body if you intend to apply the hours toward continuing competency.
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