Description
What does the term “high-conflict” mean? We see it being used to describe couples in couples therapy, some of whom may go onto have a divorce similarly categorized as “high-conflict.” How do we know when that term is being misapplied to a situation of domestic abuse/covert narcissistic abuse or post-separation abuse? What are the implications for how we do our work? This training is appropriate for anyone who does family therapy, couples therapy, and child therapy; and those currently acting as or interested in becoming a parenting coordinator, custody evaluator, etc. This training is of interest to those who want to learn more about narcissism and narcissistic abuse as well. We will touch on topics specific to 2SLGBTQ+ survivors.
Instructor
I hold a Master of Theological Studies Degree and a Master of Social Work Degree. I have worked with all ages providing individual, couples, and child and family therapy in the mental health field for over 15 years. I am the founder of Reclaim and Rise Therapy. I serve on the Advisory Council for an Indigenous DV and SA program and serve as Healing Coordinator for Campaign for Southern Equality, as well as contribute to other projects. The best part of what I do is celebrating growth and witnessing courage as people create the lives and communities they’ve been hoping for.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
Day 1:
8:50-9:00 Log On
9:00am-10:00am Terminology, Origins, History in the field, Brief video clips describing terms
10:00-10:45 Review post-separation abuse components, Assessment tools
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00am-12:15 Co-Parenting vs Parallel Parenting, Case Study Application Practice
12:15 Adjournment and Questions
Day 2:
9:00am-10:00am Realities of Family Court and Its Implication for Safe or Protective Parents
10:00-10:45 Specific considerations for 2SLGBTQ+ Families
10:45-11:00am Break
11:00-12:15 Best Practices, Tools for Assisting Survivors, Application
12:15 Adjournment and Questions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Day 1:
- Learn about the terms high-conflict, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and their origins.
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Describe post-separation abuse cycles.
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Assess more thoroughly for abuse, especially covert narcissistic abuse prior to couples therapy, child therapy, parent coordinating, custody evaluating, etc.
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Describe the differences between co-parenting and parallel parenting.
Day 2:
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Gain knowledge of best practices for working with divorcing people/families labeled “high-conflict.”
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Increase knowledge of the realities of family court and its real implications for children and safe parents, including relevant, currently proposed legislation.
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Identify 3 specific concerns related to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and families involved in “high-conflict divorce” and/or contested custody.
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Identify at least 3 ways to assist survivors of abuse.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Campbell, E. How Domestic Violence Batterers Use Custody Proceedings in Family Courts to Abuse Victims, and How Courts Can Put a Stop to It 2017, UCLA Women's Law Journal, 24(1).
Crouch, et. al. Is Narcissism Associated with Child Physical Abuse Risk?, J Fam Violence (2015) 30:373–380 DOI 10.1007/s10896-015-9672-3
Fieldstone and Coates, Innovations in interventions with high conflict families, © 2008 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Madison, Wisconsin
Spearman, Hardiston, Campbell, Post-separation abuse: A concept analysis, 2022, Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2023;79:1225–1246.
Ng, Tam, Shu The money attitude of covert and overt narcissists, El Sevier Journal of Personality and Differences 2011.
One Mom’s Battle, Post Separation Abuse Wheel 2021 Copyright: One Mom’s Battle
McBride and Fjelstad: Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent, 2020. Rowmand and Lilttlefield.
Theriault: You Can't Co-Parent With a Narcissist: A Guide to Parallel Parenting, 2022
Knickerbocker, The Parallel Parenting Solution : 2023
Durvasala, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, 2024
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $130, which includes CE credit.
Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
