You’ve been manipulated, exploited and betrayed, and you’re shocked to realize that it was all intentional. How do you recover from a narcissist, antisocial or psychopath? How do you move forward in your life?
That’s exactly what you will learn in Lovefraud’s webinar series called, “Skills training for recovery from narcissistic abuse, gaslighting and toxic stress.” It’s a 13-session program taught by Dr. Liane Leedom. Dr. Leedom is a psychiatrist and a professor of counseling and psychology at the University of Bridgeport.
She knows exactly what you’ve experienced, because she was targeted by a psychopath herself. After her experience, Dr. Leedom researched how you and other survivors were affected by disordered individuals. She also realized that there is no recognized treatment protocol for the trauma of narcissistic abuse.
So Dr. Leedom has created a groundbreaking approach utilizing the skills training of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and tailoring it to the experience of survivors like you. Lovefraud is pleased to offer you this opportunity for true recovery.
Skills training for recovery from narcissistic abuse, gaslighting and toxic stress
If you’ve tangled with a sociopath (psychopath, narcissist), your brain has been fried and your heart has been shattered. No matter how much support you have, you’re the only one who can rebuild your internal reality.
Dr. Leedom’s program is both proven and groundbreaking. It’s proven because it is based on dialectical behavioral therapy, which has been shown to be effective in treating trauma. And it’s groundbreaking because the program is specifically tailored to people who have been victimized by a narcissist, antisocial or psychopath.
This program includes five distinct webinars with a total of 25 hours of training. The first webinar in the program is free. Purchased individually, the webinars would cost $600. But if you buy the complete program, it’s only $495 — a savings of $105.
Sign up today and use coupon code Skills20 to save an additional 20%- full course is only $396! (Expires 9/25)
Want to know more? Following is more information about each of the webinars!
FREE! Your first step towards real recovery from narcissistic abuse and trauma
In this first introductory webinar, Dr. Leedom explains how sociopaths (narcissists, psychopaths) are fundamentally different from the rest of us. They engage in gaslighting, which prevents you from clearly seeing the perpetrator’s plans. She also explains trauma bonds — why they are so powerful, and how the program will enable you to break them.
Learning objectives
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Describe the objectives of sociopaths (psychopaths, narcissists)
- Describe how sociopathic gaslighting affects your perception of reality
- Explain why trauma bonds are so powerful
- Explain when to use crisis survival skills
- Use the STOP skill to stay in control of your emotions
Mindfulness to clear your head of sociopathic gaslighting
When the sociopath’s gaslighting has left your mind racing and emotions in turmoil, mindfulness teaches you that you are not your thoughts. Learn to calm your mind, soothe your senses and let go of emotional suffering.
Learning objectives
After completing this webinar, you should be able to:
- Discuss how trauma interferes with seeing reality
- Identify states of mind — reasonable, emotional or wise
- Observe, describe and participate in the present moment
- Describe strategies for letting go of emotional suffering
- Respond appropriately to validation and invalidation
Recovery from the bodily effects of toxic stress
You are emotionally overwhelmed but demands must still be met. You have intense pain that can’t be resolved quickly. This is when you need crisis survival skills to help you slow down, calm down and think. Dr. Liane Leedom teaches you what to do.
Learning objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize and alleviate the toxic stress in your life
- Use the STOP skill to stay in control in stressful situations
- Use the TIP skills to calm your body when it is roiled by emotion
- Explain radical acceptance — what it is and what it is not
- Describe strategies for accepting with the whole self — mind, body and spirit
Strategies for reducing emotional distress and vulnerability
Involvement with a sociopath is emotionally brutal. Still, mindfulness enables you to regulate your emotions, so you can decrease your suffering and vulnerability. Learn strategies for changing your emotional responses, even in tough situations.
Learning objectives
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Describe strategies to manage emotions and distress to reduce toxic stress
- Use the PLEASE skills to take care of your mind by taking care of your body
- Explain three ways to change your emotional responses
- Regulate emotions through opposite action and problem solving
- Accumulate positive emotions to build a life worth living
Evidence-based tools for respectful and fulfilling relationships
You may be so worried that you’ll encounter another sociopath that you avoid people. But with skills of interpersonal effectiveness, you can get what you want and need from people in a healthy and respectful manner. Learn to build social connections with confidence.
Learning objectives
After completing this webinar you should be able to:
- Use evidence-based interpersonal skills for better relationships
- Use DEAR MAN guidelines for getting what you want — describe, express, assert
- Use GIVE guidelines for keeping your relationships — gentle, interested, validate
- Troubleshoot when what you are doing isn’t working
- Explain effective strategies for ending unhealthy relationships
Details of this webinar series
This program will run on 13 Wednesdays from Sept. 11 through Dec. 18, 2024.
- FREE Introduction on Sept. 11 from 7-8 pm ET.
- Classes begin Sept. 25 and run through Dec. 18.
- Each class is 2 hours long, from 7-9 pm ET.
- No class on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in recognition of Thanksgiving.
All webinars are recorded and will be available to you the next day. You may review them as often as you wish.
Each webinar includes a private forum where you can interact with Dr. Leedom and others in your class.
To maximize the benefit of the course, Dr. Leedom strongly recommends that you purchase the DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, by Marsha M. Linehan. You’ll be able to follow along in the training and complete all of the exercises, which will greatly help with your recovery. The manual is available on Amazon for $40.
Sign up today and use coupon code Skills20 to save an additional 20% – full course is only $396! (Expires 9/25)
Lovefraud offers a money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your course, your money will be refunded. For multi-part courses, you must request a refund before the second webinar in the program.