Join us on September 24, 2026 for a morning designed for mental health professionals at The Family Institute in Chicago.
The day includes two separate events:
Free Clinician Open House
9–10am | TFI Cafe, Chicago Office
An opportunity for clinicians and behavioral health professionals to connect, network, and enjoy breakfast before the morning's training. Registration is required but attendance is free.
The Invisible Web: Continuing Education Training
10am–12:30pm | 12th Floor, Chicago Office
A continuing education training for mental health professionals led by Melissa Prusko, Psy.D., NATC. This training explores narcissistic and antagonistic relational dynamics through a rigorous clinical lens, giving participants a practical framework they can apply with clients immediately.
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
In Session with The Family Institute Program Speakers
Melissa Prusko, Psy.D.
Therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Melissa Prusko, Psy.D., NATC, is a staff therapist and trainer 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.
Event Information
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Free Clinician Open House
Time: 9–10am
Location: TFI Cafe, The Family Institute | Chicago
Cost: Free
Registration: Sign Up Here
CE Training
Time: 10am–12:30pm
Location: 12th Floor, The Family Institute | Chicago
Early Bird: $75 through August 14th
Standard: $125 beginning August 15th
Registration: Purchase Ticket Here
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Open House, The Continuing Education Event, or to learn more about the event, please contact advancement@family-institute.org.