We are pleased to share two events taking place on September 24, 2026, brought to you by The Family Institute at Northwestern University — a free Clinician Open House and The Invisible Web, a continuing education training for mental health professionals.

Clinician Open House
Time: 9–10am
Location: 444 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 30, Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Free
Registration required.

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The Invisible Web: Continuing Education Training
Time: 10am–12:30pm
Location: 444 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 12, Chicago, IL 60611
Early bird: $75 through August 14th
Standard: $125 beginning August 15th
Registration required.

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What You Will Learn

  • Clarify common misconceptions of narcissism
  • Identify patterns characteristic of narcissistic and antagonistic relational dynamics, including mechanisms of control, inconsistency, and shifting expectations
  • Understand the impact of these dynamics on agency, self-trust, and perceived choice
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of common clinical interventions when working with narcissistic and antagonistic relational dynamics

Continuing Education Training Led by:

Melissa Prusko, Psy.D., NATC
Staff Therapist, The Family Institute at Northwestern University

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Melissa Prusko, Psy.D., NATC, is a staff therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, specializing in complex trauma and antagonistic relational dynamics, including narcissistic abuse. Drawing from a psychodynamic and relational framework, she helps clients develop practical skills for symptom relief, emotional regulation, and recovery. Her clinical background spans hospital emergency rooms, inpatient units, correctional facilities, and residential substance treatment settings. Dr. Prusko is deeply committed to socially responsible therapeutic practice, creating space to explore how race, gender, oppression, and inequity shape the healing process.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the Open House, The Continuing Education Training, or to learn more about the event, please contact advancement@family-institute.org.