Desert–CAMFT

presents

in collaboration with the Central Coast chapter

"Helping Clients Survive Narcissism"

with Ashley N. Green, LMFT

Friday, March 7, 2025
9:30am-11:30am

Online Via Zoom

(link will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails)

2 CE Credits

Description

Learn to identify the types of narcissism, parenting styles of narcissists, behaviors of the victims, gaslighting and trauma bonds, survival skills to teach clients and how to help them regain their sense of worth and self.

This course is designed to help therapists understand narcissism vs NPD and how to help clients survive the emotional abuse. As therapists, it is our job to remain neutral, but also keep our clients safe. Clients may have left the situation they were in, they might not be ready to leave, they might be related to the individual, or work with the individual. Regardless of their situation, this course will provide you with the tools, techniques, interventions, and information to help the client(s) survive their situation.

Educational Goals

• Be able to identify the different types of narcissism
• New understanding of the victims and their behaviors
• Tools/interventions to help the client within their situation
• Learn about the Narcissist Abuse Cycle and the Empowerment Wheel
• Be able to understand and identify gaslighting and trauma bonds

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify the 5 types of narcissism.

2. Participants will learn the difference between 2 types of narcissistic parenting styles.

3. Participants will be able to state the 4 stages of the narcissistic abuse cycle.

4. Participants will learn and identify the 6 phases of the Empowerment Wheel.

Presenter

Ashley N. Green, LMFT is a licensed marriage, family therapist with her master’s degree in psychology. She has a private practice in Redding, CA where she is also a CAMFT certified clinical supervisor with associates she employs and supervises, and CE Provider with Heal Your Heart Therapy. Also served on her local Redding Regional Chapter of CAMFT as the 2023-2024 president and currently serves on the 2025 board as the past president. In addition, Ashley also serves on the CAMFT CAC (Chapter Advisory Council) board. She has both personal experience and extensive training on this topic. Ashley has been in this field for 12+ years now and i excited to share her knowledge on this topic.

Cost/Registration

$25 Desert-CAMFT Members

$15 for Prelicensed Members

$35 for Non-members or Guests

Closing date for registration is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10pm.

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.

Desert–CAMFT

presents

General Meeting and Networking

with Board of Directors

Friday, March 28, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm

In-Person

(74075 El Paseo, suite A12, Palm Desert)

No CE Credits

You're Invited, General Meeting of Desert CAMFT!

Join us for our first general meeting of the year! This gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow therapists, stay informed about our chapter’s initiatives, and hear directly from our board members about exciting updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the chapter, this is a perfect chance to network, share insights, and build relationships within our professional community.

Cost

$10 for Desert CAMFT members

Free for Pre-Licensed Desert CAMFT members

$10 for Non-Members

The $10 fee includes a subsidized box lunch from Panera.

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.

Desert–CAMFT

presents

in collaboration with the Central Coast chapter

"Private Practice 101"

with David Frank, CFP

Friday, April 4, 2025
9:30am-10:30am

Online Via Zoom

(link will be provided in confirmation and reminder emails)

No CE Credits

Description

David Frank is a financial planner dedicated to helping therapists feel organized and confident in their financial decisions. As the founder of Turning Point Planning, he assists therapists in evaluating, organizing, and prioritizing their financial lives, both in their practice and personal affairs. Dave's mission is to reduce financial stress and enable quicker, more confident decision-making.

Educational Goals

1. Understand the financial, tax, and business fundamentals of starting and building a private practice.
2. Gain insights into the importance of consistent money practices and their impact on business growth.
3. Learn the components and importance of a profit and loss statement for financial management.
4. Understand the process of establishing pricing for private practices, including the relevance of personal budgeting.
5. Recognize the value of celebrating failures as learning opportunities in the journey of business ownership.

Presenter

David Frank worked in corporate finance for over twenty years and in that time learned that finance has a lot more to do with psychology than it does with numbers. He started Turning Point to combine his love for psychology and numbers into meaningful work. He has a MBA and a certificate in personal financial planning. He’s worked in investment banking, corporate finance and corporate strategy. Website: https://turningpointhq.com/

Cost

FREE for Desert-CAMFT Members and Non-members or Guests

Must still register for headcount.

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.