Nature of Event: Presentation/Discussion for Clinical and Academic Faculty Members of the Psychotherapy Program as well as Residents in the UBC Department of Psychiatry.

Time & Place of Event:

• Saturday May 11, 2011
• Room 2NA/B, Detwiller Pavilion, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, UBC Campus
• 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Guest Speaker : Dr.Robert Oelsner

Description of Presentation / Discussion: This presentation will consider theory and technique that may help the therapist understand and deal with the turmoil and stress that is usually associated with the treatment of narcissistic patients. The presentation will include an overview of object relations theory, which provides a way to understand the psychological structure of the narcissistic patient. The presentation will then go on to describe the strategies, tactics, and techniques used in carrying out therapy with narcissistic patients. Audience interaction will be strongly encouraged.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to understand:

1. the range of narcissistic personality.

2. the psychological structure that underlies narcissistic personality and ways of achieving an integrated psychological structure; and

3. the techniques of effective psychotherapy for narcissistic personality.

Accreditation: We have applied to the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development and Knowledge Translation to have this event is an accredited as a Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.