ON-DEMAND COURSE

Codependency and Narcissism

Jungian Psychology
TEACHER
Craig Chalquist
TOPIC
Deep Insights
Format
4 Class Course
DURATION
4 hours 

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Codependency Squared: When Echo meets Narcissus  

Of all the unpleasant consequences of codependency—of chronic over-responsibility for other people’s lives, struggles, and feelings—one pops up most often: the painful entanglement between codependency in one person and narcissism in the other. This dynamic may lead to dysfunctional or toxic relationships that can be emotionally draining and damaging.

This online course is aimed at helping individuals understand and navigate these complex relationships. Our focus is the impact of narcissistic behavior and how it intertwines with codependent behavior. Why does this happen? What are the roots of it? How do we see it coming? What can we do once trapped in this awful dynamic? 

Course Description

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In a codependent relationship, the codependent partner often sacrifices their own needs to meet the needs of the narcissistic partner, narcissistic parent or narcissistic coworker. This dynamic, known as the codependent narcissist trap, can lead to unhealthy relationships, emotional abuse and a loss of self worth and loss of self. 

This codependency and narcissism course focuses on this tangle from several angles, including the Jungian, the mythological, and the psychoanalytic. Codependency can include feeling responsible for regulating the emotions of others, saving and rescuing, difficulty setting boundaries, feeling rejected when criticized, and guilt over not doing enough for others. 

A narcissistic person is seeking constant validation and narcissistic supply. They exploit the codependent other’s need for approval and fear of abandonment. Characteristics of narcissism include selfishness, exploitation, undermining, and retaliation. 

Because grandiose narcissism is generally not difficult to spot, in this course we will focus mainly on covert (or ‘vulnerable’) narcissism: the kind that begins with charm and apparent deep empathy and ends in acrimonious attack. They may appear shy or introverted but still exhibit manipulative and self-centered behaviors. Recognizing these patterns is crucial for those in a codependent narcissist relationship to protect themselves. This course examines how these two psychologies play out in families, at work, and in relationships. 

This program is ideal if you want to be able to

  • Recognize codependent behaviors in yourself or someone else
  • Manage yourself when you're entangled in a dysfunctional or unhealthy relationship with a narcissist.
  • Deal with a person with narcissism

Course overview

What you will receive

*You will receive a certificate of completion, but it’s not from an official accrediting body. Please check if it will be accepted by the organization you wish to use it with.
4 video & 4 audio recordings
Companion Guide
Accurate subtitles
Certificate of completion*
Available in English

ABout the teacher

Craig Chalquist

Craig Chalquist, Ph.D. is a depth psychologist and storyteller with a background in Family Systems Therapy. He teaches at the California Institute of Integral Studies and at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where he was formerly the associate provost. He has also presented at various Jungian institutes and societies. 

Scholarships

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