Anxiety, perfectionism, or relationships that never seem to work …
… whatever brings them to you, so many clients describe a childhood that wasn’t that bad” with a mother who was “hard to please.”
But when you start exploring that maternal relationship, the room changes. Defenses come up.
There’s loyalty. Confusion. Shame. Attachment is anxious, avoidant – or both. And their identity? Well, it feels entirely shaped by others’ expectations.
That’s why therapist and author of Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter's Workbook, Ellen Biros, created this one-day training …
… to give you a clear blueprint to identify and skillfully treat the core wounds these clients carry so they can reclaim their voice, rebuild their identity, and create relationships rooted in authenticity and self-respect.
When you watch Ellen, she’ll show you how to:
PLUS you’ll learn how you can best help clients navigate decisions around low contact, no contact, or strategic interaction.
Whether you’ve had one client like this or dozens, you know how stuck these cases can feel – and how painful it is for clients to remain trapped in old dynamics.
This training gives you the tools to help them break that cycle – and finally begin to heal.
Purchase now!
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Earn up to 6.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
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Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
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This self-study course offers 6.0 continuing education contact hours in the Counseling Services skill group. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers (8 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - French (8 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Italian (8 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - German (8 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Spanish (8 MB) | 81 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Ellen Biros, LCSW, C-PD, has over 25 years of experience working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, domestic violence, and personality disorders. She’s a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) and specializes in working with survivors of narcissistic abuse and other manipulative personality disorders. Ms. Biros has trained thousands of therapists on a variety of issues including emotional manipulation, personality disorders, and covert abuse. She’s an adjunct faculty member at The University of Phoenix in the School of Social Work and was formerly an adjunct at Tulane’s University’s School of Social Work. Ms. Biros is the author of Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughters Workbook.
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