Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy: A Structured Clinical Framework
January 30, 2027 - February 6, 2027
Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy: A Structured Clinical Framework
January 30 – February 13, 2027
Morning Workshop Sessions: February 1-5 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm daily
7-Night All-Inclusive Resort Stay + Workshop Registration
Packages starting at USD $3,555 per room — not per person
Presented by Ramani Durvasula
Clinical Psychologist and Leading Expert on Narcissism and Relationships
Workshop Details
About this workshop
Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy: Understanding & Working With Complex Relational Systems
Mental health clinicians increasingly encounter clients impacted by relationships with individuals who display narcissistic or antagonistic personality traits. While the term “narcissistic abuse” is widely used, many clinicians lack a structured framework for understanding the relational dynamics and clinical fallout.
Clients affected by these relationships often present with:
- Emotional confusion and distress
- Trauma-related symptoms
- Diminished sense of self
- Attachment disruptions
- Safety and autonomy challenges
Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy requires more than symptom management. It demands a coherent lens for understanding personality style, relational behavior, and adaptive survival strategies.
This training led by Ramani Durvasula introduces the Antagonism Informed Model (AIM), a structured clinical framework designed to support therapists navigating these complex presentations.
Core Traits and Relational Dynamics
Participants explore narcissism and antagonism as personality styles that exist along a spectrum. These traits may be expressed through a range of relational behaviors rather than as isolated diagnostic labels.
The training examines common relational patterns such as:
- Intermittent reinforcement
- Cognitive dissonance
- Trauma bonding
- Betrayal blindness
- Coercive control
Attention is given to the adaptive behaviors clients develop to remain safe, attached, or emotionally regulated within these systems. Structural awareness and intersectional considerations are integrated to illuminate how power, access to resources, and systemic forces shape client experience.
Assessment, Stabilization, and Ethical Practice
The Antagonism Informed Model integrates several core clinical domains, including assessment, safety, psychoeducation, grief, and the development of agency.
Clinicians will learn how to:
- Conduct ongoing risk assessment
- Support emotional stabilization
- Center the client’s lived experience
- Foster individuation and autonomy
- Navigate documentation and confidentiality concerns
Legal and ethical considerations are addressed directly. Clinician wellbeing is also emphasized, given the complexity of this work.
AIM is not presented as a standalone modality. It is a flexible guiding framework that can be integrated across theoretical orientations.
Integrating Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy into Clinical Practice
Effective Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy requires clarity, precision, and structural awareness. By adopting an antagonism-informed lens, clinicians strengthen case conceptualization and enhance therapeutic safety.
Participants leave with practical strategies to:
- Improve client engagement
- Reduce confusion and ambivalence
- Support agency and decision-making
- Navigate complex relational systems with confidence
This training equips clinicians with a structured, adaptable approach to Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationship Therapy that enhances clinical confidence and depth.
Invitation from Ramani Durvasula
Learning Objectives
Daily Workshop Agenda
This workshop is approved for 16.25 CE hours by Praxis Continuing Education and Training.
| Time Frame | Content (Topics) |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 | |
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | Narcissism Beyond DSM Diagnostic Criteria
Objectives: 1, 7 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Morning break* |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Narcissistic Behavior in Relationships
Objectives: 2, 5, 6 |
| DAY 2 | |
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | Dynamics of Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationships
Objectives: 2, 3, 4 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Morning break* |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Client Responses and Psychological Fallout
Objectives: 4, 5, 8 |
| DAY 3 | |
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | An Antagonism-Informed Approach to Clinical Work
Objectives: 6, 7, 8 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Morning break* |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Best Practices for Treatment and Intervention
Objectives: 6, 8, 9 |
| DAY 4 | |
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | Application of Antagonism Informed Model (AIM) Principles
Objectives: 6, 7, 8 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Morning break* |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Case Discussion and Clinical Integration
Objectives: 6, 8, 9 |
| DAY 5 | |
| 9:00 am – 10:15 am | Cultural, Intersectional, and Structural Considerations in Antagonistic Relational Systems
Objectives: 10, 6 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | Morning break |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations
Objectives: 11, 8, 9 |
*Breaks not applicable for CEs.
Additional Workshop Details
Target Audience:
Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Workers, Pastoral Counselors, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Counselors, Graduate Students in Accredited Programs in these fields
What level of knowledge should the attendee have in this topic?
Intermediate/Advanced
Pricing & Accommodations
Choose Your Retreat Package
Your Retreat Experience Includes:
- 7 nights all-inclusive accommodations (Saturday, January 30 – Saturday, February 6, 2027) at Dreams Jade Resort & Spa.*
- One workshop registration with Ramani Durvasula
- Daily training (9:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Access to resort amenities
- All meals, drinks, and snacks included
Each package includes a 7-night all-inclusive resort stay and one workshop registration. Workshop participants must book through the official Leading Edge Cancun registration process.
Retreat Package Pricing (7 Nights + 1 Workshop)
Early Bird Rates — valid to September 30, 2026
| Junior Suite Tropical View | Junior Suite Ocean View | Preferred Club Ocean View (18+) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Occupancy (1 adult) | USD$3,555 | USD$3,985 | USD$4,885 |
| Double Occupancy (2 adults sharing) | USD$4,035 | USD$4,485 | USD$4,885 |
| Triple Occupancy (3 adults sharing) | USD$5,435 | USD$6,135 | USD$6,705 |
| Child Rate (3 to 12 year) when sharing with adult | USD$616 | USD$616 | N/A |
Important Information
- Rates are shown in USD unless otherwise specified.
- If you prefer to pay in CAD, you can select this option at checkout and pricing will automatically update.
- Rates are per room, per week based on occupancy and include one workshop registration.
- Additional workshop registrations can be added during registration.
- Stay duration is 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.
- Children aged 0–2 stay free.
- Child rates apply to children aged 3–12.
- Guests aged 13+ are charged at the adult rate.
- King bed rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 guests.
- Rooms with 2 double beds accommodate a maximum of 4 guests.
- Maximum room occupancy is up to 2 adults + 2 children, or 3 adults + 1 child, where room type allows.
- Preferred Club accommodations are adults-only, 18+.
Room Options
Junior Suite Tropical View
A comfortable and cost-effective option with tropical surroundings.
Junior Suite Ocean View
An upgraded experience with beautiful partial ocean views.
Preferred Club Ocean View (18+ only)
Premium accommodations with enhanced amenities and exclusive privilege
Which Option is Right for You?
Single Occupancy
Ideal if you prefer your own private space during the retreat. This package includes a private room for one guest, 7 nights of all-inclusive accommodations, and one workshop registration built into the price.
Pricing is per room, with one guest in the room.
Double Occupancy
Perfect for colleagues, friends, partners, or guests sharing a room. Your roommate does not need to attend the training.
Pricing is per room, not per person, and includes one workshop registration.
If your roommate is also attending the workshop, please add an additional workshop registration at checkout.
Triple Occupancy
A great option for families, colleagues, friends, or small groups sharing a room. Your roommates do not need to attend the training.
Pricing is per room, not per person, and includes one workshop registration.
If additional guests in the room are also attending the workshop, please add their workshop registrations at checkout.
Travel & Resort Info
About the Resort
Located along the Caribbean coastline just outside Cancun, Dreams Jade Resort & Spa offers a beautiful beachfront setting for both learning and relaxation. This all-inclusive resort provides the perfect balance of professional development and rejuvenation including:
- Beachfront location with stunning ocean views
- Multiple pools and private beach access
- All-inclusive dining, drinks, and snacks
- On-site restaurants, cafés, and bars
- Fitness center and wellness facilities
- Spa services available (additional cost)
Getting There
- Airfare is not included in your retreat package.
- Please plan to fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN) on Saturday, January 30, 2027
- The resort is approximately 20–25 minutes from the airport.
Airport Transfers
- Airfare is not included in your retreat package and must be arranged separately.
- Private transfers and taxis are easily arranged at the airport
- We will provide recommended transfer options prior to your arrival
Extending Your Stay
Interested in arriving early or staying longer?
We’re happy to assist with extended stay arrangements — please contact us for details.
About the Location
Located in Puerto Morelos, just south of Cancun, this quieter coastal area offers a more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to the airport and major attractions.
