ECHO, ECHO
THE OTHER IN THE NARCISSISTIC DYAD
Topics
Who is Echo?
What are the interactive dynamics in being the other (Echo) in a narcissistic dyad?
Why is the term dyad more applicable than the term relationship?
What differentiates people who are merely attracted to the narcissist from those who stay
with the narcissist?What needs of Echo's are met in the dyad? What needs go unmet?
What are the relational dynamic that arise between the theripist and Echo?
How do we assist Echo in choosing and enacting a course of action, if appropriate?
What is the developmental process for Echo to be able to enter into and sustain a genuine relationship?
Learning Goals
Participants will, at the end of the conference, be able to:
Understand the nature of Echo’s experience.
Identify clients who may be in a narcissistic dyad.
Understand Echo through a developmental/ clinical lens.
Develop an appropriate clinical formulation for helping Echo.
Address treatment and planning issues in assisting Echo.
Recognize Echo’s relational style in the therapeutic process.
Be aware of transference/countertransference issues in treating Echo.
Articulate common pitfalls in treating Echo, how to avoid them, and identify 'what works'
CEU'S
This conference has been approved for 6 CEUs by:
NASW – VT Chapter and will be honored in MA and NH
Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners of Vermont (LCMHC, LMFT, and others).
CEUs for Psychologists are expected; formal approval is pending.