Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of the most difficult disorders to understand. Even as the spouse or loved one of someone with NPD, it can be incredibly challenging to recognize the distorted and unhealthy ways of thinking and behaving exhibited by someone living with the often-toxic traits of NPD.

According to NPD expert and psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula, narcissism is the secondhand smoke of mental health – and the mental health topic of our time. The behavior patterns that are consistent with narcissistic personality disorder are more pervasive than ever. In many industries, they are even celebrated and rewarded. So what can people do to save themselves from potentially harmful relationships?

This series will give you the well-rounded foundational knowledge you need to avoid the narcissists in your life. Throughout these 7 sessions, you’ll learn to recognize when to draw the line between self-confidence and narcissism. You’ll understand the causes and risk factors of developing NPD or narcissistic traits. You’ll get insight into the seven diagnostic criteria mental health professionals use to diagnose the disorder. Finally, you’ll find out whether treatment is effective in curbing the symptoms of NPD, and how you can spot & cope with narcissistic abuse.

If you think there is a narcissist in your life and you want to better understand their behavior and what you can do about it, this is the series for you.