Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Description

Recording of a presentation given at The Chainbreaker Foundation.

Jonathan Sherman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, presents a comprehensive guide on co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-partner. Delivered to the Chain Breaker Foundation, the presentation explores the difficulties of dealing with high-conflict relationships post-divorce, particularly when abuse and narcissism are involved. Sherman discusses the importance of setting clear boundaries, understanding the narcissist's behavior, and focusing on the children's needs. He emphasizes practical strategies such as parallel parenting, documenting communications, de-escalating conflicts, and creating a stable, loving environment for the children. The session also includes interactive Q&A, where Sherman addresses specific co-parenting challenges while stressing the importance of self-care and community support.

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome

• 00:47 Jonathan's Background and Experience

• 02:17 Understanding Narcissism in Co-Parenting

• 03:06 Audience Questions and Real-Life Scenarios

• 04:25 Challenges of Co-Parenting with Narcissists

• 34:33 Trust and Boundaries in Co-Parenting

• 43:48 Managing Expectations and Strategic Thinking

• 44:36 Addressing Children's Fears and Safety Concerns

• 45:27 Handling Emotional and Mental Abuse

• 46:29 Providing a Safe and Loving Environment

• 49:28 Dealing with High Conflict Co-Parenting

• 01:02:31 Navigating Medical and Special Needs Challenges

• 01:08:53 Final Thoughts and Resources

Included:

• 1 hour 20 minute audio of the live class (you can listen while you do other things)

• PDF:

  • PDF handout of slides used in this presentation from Jonathan's "Step-Family Success!" workshop, which includes:

    • Stereotypes & Realities

    • Step-family Life Cycle

    • Rules & Roles

    • Co-parenting

    • Co-parenting with a Narcissist

Testimonials:

“I just wanted to thank you for making your co-parenting with a narcissist workshop available. I listened to it last night and was very grateful for the insight it helped me gain. Even after co-parenting for the past 4 1/2 years, I still feel so lost sometimes.

“Thanks for being an advocate for the mental and behavioral health of others! I respect and appreciate you.”
— Heidi