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Narcissistic Personality Disorder - An Introduction for Family Lawyers - Learn Live

Length
2 hours
Next course start
8 May, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
2 hours
Next course start
8 May, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom

Course description

Narcissistic personality disorder (‘NPD’) is a condition usually caused by a trauma suffered in early life and causes an individual to behave in a very particular way. It is not as well recognised in the UK as it is in other jurisdictions, however it is vital for anyone working in the area of family law to have an understanding of exactly what you might be dealing with.


Presented by Karin Walker, this virtual seminar will help you to recognise and understand the effects of this condition to be able to provide your clients with the best possible service. It will look at what narcissistic personality disorder is and how can you recognise someone who suffers from this condition, as well as a range of issues to consider when representing a client suffering from NPD, such as children, communications strategies, and your own wellbeing.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

8 May, 2025

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

Narcissistic personality disorder (‘NPD’) is not as well recognised in the UK as it is in other jurisdictions. It is however a very real condition and it is vital for anyone working in the area of family law to have an understanding of exactly what you might be dealing with.

NPD is a condition usually caused by a trauma suffered in early life and causes an individual to behave in a very particular way.

This virtual classroom seminar will help family lawyers to recognise and understand the effects of this condition in order to be able to provide your clients with the best possible service.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

  • What is narcissistic personality disorder and how can you recognise someone who suffers from this condition?
  • Why, as a family practitioner, do you need to understand NPD?
  • Communication strategies when one of the couple suffers from NPD
  • Out of court resolution - does it work when one of the couple suffers from NPD?
  • The court process - how to best represent a client suffering from NPD/their spouse
  • Issues regarding children and what to look out for
  • Your own wellbeing - how not to become ‘abused’ as a professional within the process
  • Top tips to manage the narcissistic client and/or their spouse

Expenses

From £243
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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