The Therapist Thrival Guide 83. Narcissism, Co-Parenting, and Therapy with Erin Pash
Join Miranda Barker, LICSW, and Erin Pash, LMFT, the CEO and founder of Ellie Mental Health, as they delve into the complex topic of narcissism.
They discuss the clinical aspects, treatment approaches, and challenges therapists face when working with narcissistic clients. Drawing from personal experiences and cases, they also explore the dynamics of high-conflict co-parenting and provide insights on recognizing narcissistic traits.
This episode is a quick guide for mental health professionals seeking to understand and navigate the intricacies of narcissistic behavior in therapeutic settings. 00:20 Understanding Narcissism: Common Misconceptions 01:11 Narcissism in High Conflict Co-Parenting 05:59 Clinical Symptoms of Narcissism 09:01 Covert vs. Overt Narcissism 10:19 Gender Differences in Narcissism 13:04 Narcissism in Couples Therapy 23:25 Therapists' Strategies for Handling Narcissistic Clients 28:46 Working with a Manipulative Parent 33:23 Therapist's Role in High Conflict Cases 33:48 Parental Accountability and Personal Values 42:34 Therapist's Perspective on Narcissistic Clients 50:38 Concluding Thoughts
The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by Ellie Mental Health. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of THRIVING by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise, clinical interests, and personal experiences of being a therapist. This podcast will be covering topics like burn-out, self of therapist, cultural considerations, client retention, session structure, advancing clinical skills, innovations in therapy, and balancing professional relationships with our personal lives. Every now and then, we'll even cover the happenings of how therapists are portrayed in pop culture.
Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for over three years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, and case manager. She's new to the therapy game and loves soaking up all of the knowledge from the expert therapists in her life. She's currently the Director of Content and Production at Ellie Mental Health's in-house creative agency and believes that creativity is an important aspect of mental health care.
The Therapist Thrival Guide is one of many creative productions from Ellie Mental Health. Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and since then has expanded to over 24 clinics in Minnesota and an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021. Ellie will be opening over 500 locations in communities nationwide with new clinics opening each week. #therapy