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Narcissistic Abuse & Gaslighting in Clinical Practice: Assessment, Intervention, and Recovery-Oriented Strategies

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Narcissistic Abuse & Gaslighting in Clinical Practice: Assessment, Intervention, and Recovery-Oriented Strategies

narcissistic abuse

Nov. 14, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits
This workshop explores the clinical impact of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, including the emotional, psychological, relational, and nervous system effects of chronic manipulation and invalidation. Participants will examine common trauma responses in survivors and learn practical, recovery-oriented strategies to support emotional stabilization, rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and promote healing and autonomy.

Survivors of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting often enter treatment feeling confused, emotionally overwhelmed, chronically self-doubting, and disconnected from their own sense of reality. Many struggle to identify the abuse itself, particularly when the manipulation has been subtle, persistent, or normalized within the relationship.

Clinicians may see symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, attachment injuries, or relationship distress without initially recognizing the underlying pattern of coercive and psychologically manipulative dynamics contributing to the presentation.

This training is designed to help mental health professionals better recognize and respond to the clinical impact of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. Participants will explore common patterns associated with narcissistic abuse, the psychological and nervous system impact of ongoing emotional manipulation, and how survivors often internalize shame, blame, and self-doubt. This workshop will provide practical, recovery-oriented intervention strategies clinicians can begin integrating into practice immediately.

Participants will explore approaches that counteract the effects of narcissistic abuse, support emotional stabilization, rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and help survivors move toward rebuilding autonomy and healing.

Session Highlights
  • Recognizing the clinical presentation of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting
  • Exploring common survivor responses, including shame, self-doubt, hypervigilance, and
    emotional dysregulation
  • Applying trauma-informed assessment and intervention strategies in clinical practice
  • Supporting survivors in rebuilding self-trust, boundaries, and emotional stability
  • Avoiding common clinical pitfalls that may unintentionally reinforce minimization, shame,
    or self-doubt
Key Takeaways for Clinicians

“Working with survivors of narcissistic abuse requires clinicians to recognize the lasting effects of manipulation, emotional invalidation, and gaslighting on mental health. This workshop provides practical, trauma-informed strategies to help identify narcissistic abuse while supporting clients through recovery with confidence and compassion.

You’ll learn how narcissistic abuse can present through anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, emotional dysregulation, chronic self-doubt, and disrupted interpersonal relationships. Through real-world case examples, you’ll strengthen your assessment skills and develop interventions that promote emotional stabilization, healthier boundaries, and greater self-trust.

The training also explores recovery-oriented approaches that help clients process the psychological impact of narcissistic abuse, reduce shame, rebuild autonomy, and restore a stronger sense of identity. These evidence-based techniques can be integrated into a variety of clinical settings and treatment models.

Whether you work in private practice, community mental health, hospitals, or integrated care, this workshop will strengthen your ability to assess narcissistic abuse, respond to complex trauma presentations, and guide clients toward lasting recovery. Continue expanding your knowledge through our Clinical Blog and Upcoming Clinical Events, while staying informed with research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and guidance from the American Psychological Association (APA)“.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

Katelyn E. Baxter-Musser, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT, C-PD

Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in trauma-informed care.  Originally from Massachusetts, Katelyn has lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Arizona, and now Maine, where she is in private practice. Katelyn holds a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University and a Graduate Certificate in the Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities. She is a Certified DBT therapist, Certified EMDR therapist, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Katelyn specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, and specializes in working with first responders and survivors of narcissistic abuse. She is also the author of The DBT Workbook for Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting (2024). Her approach is integrative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices to help support clients in their healing journey.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common clinical presentations and relational patterns associated with narcissistic abuse and gaslighting.
  • Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented intervention strategies that support emotional stabilization, boundary development, and rebuilding self-trust.
  • Examine common clinical pitfalls when working with survivors of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting.

10:05-10:30 am – Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting in Clinical Practice
10:30-11:00 am – Clinical Presentation and Assessment Considerations for Survivors
11:00-11:30 am – Trauma Responses, Nervous System Dysregulation, and Relational Dynamics
11:30-11:45 am – Break
11:45-12:15 pm – Recovery-Oriented Clinical Strategies for Emotional Stabilization, Rebuilding Self-Trust, Boundaries, and Autonomy
12:15-12:45 pm – Recovery-Oriented Clinical Strategies for Emotional Stabilization, Rebuilding Self-Trust, Boundaries, and Autonomy
12:45-1:05 pm – Common Clinical Pitfalls and Integrating Interventions into Practice
1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

Intermediate.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Nov. 14 Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Nov. 14, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Psychoanalysts

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts #P-0073.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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