About this Event
About the conference
For anyone considering leaving a narcissistic relationship, or navigating separation or divorce, this conference is for you.
For many survivors, abuse does not end when the relationship ends. Separation, divorce and family court proceedings can become new ways to maintain control, with legal processes, finances and children used to prolong conflict and make moving forward even harder.
Conventional divorce advice rarely prepares you for this reality. The systems that should offer a route to safety and resolution can instead become another arena for post-separation abuse.
Hosted by leading narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna, with family lawyer Matthew Taylor and further guests, How to divorce a narcissist: A conference for survivors brings together expert insight, specialist legal guidance, practical strategies and lived experience. It will help you understand what is happening, prepare to leave as safely as possible and manage the divorce process ahead.
Please note this event is not aimed at professionals working in this space.
Saturday 27 February 2027 | Birmingham, UK
What the conference will cover
Throughout the day, our speakers and expert panellists will explore:
- Understanding narcissistic behaviour and why leaving can be so difficult
- Preparing to leave safely and limiting post-separation abuse
- Communication strategies, boundaries and managing conflict
- Finding the right family lawyer and explaining patterns of behaviour clearly
- Navigating the family justice system and understanding its limitations
- Managing “lawfare”, delays, non-disclosure and rising legal costs
- Protecting your finances and navigating arrangements for children
- Coping throughout the process, recovering and rebuilding your life
What to expect
The day will include:
- Specialist family law information and practical guidance
- Expert panel discussions and audience Q&A
- Honest insights from people with lived experience
- Practical communication and coping strategies
- Opportunities to connect with people who understand
This will not be a day of abstract theory. The conference will focus on the realities survivors face, providing practical information to help you feel better informed, better prepared and less alone.
We will announce further speakers, panellists and programme details as they are confirmed.
Who is the conference for?
This is a conference for survivors at every stage of leaving a narcissistic relationship, including those who are:
- Considering or preparing to leave
- Going through separation, divorce or family court proceedings
- Experiencing high-conflict communication or post-separation abuse
- Navigating parenting, financial disputes or recovery
Your current or former partner does not need to have a formal diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder for you to attend.
Event details
Date: Saturday 27 February 2027
Venue: IET Birmingham: Austin Court
80 Cambridge Street
Birmingham
B1 2NP
You can find venue, travel and other practical information in the Q&A section.
Further updates
Follow @narcissistsindivorce on Instagram for conference news and speaker announcements.
Important information about your email and privacy
We will use the email address provided with your booking to send your ticket confirmation and important conference information and updates.
Please use a safe, private email address that only you can access. If you share an email account or device with a current or former partner, or have concerns that anyone can access your email, please consider using a different, secure email address when making your booking.
Please note
The conference will include discussion of narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, post-separation abuse and family court proceedings. Some of the content may be sensitive or emotionally difficult.
The conference provides general information, education and support. Speakers cannot provide legal advice about individual cases, and the event is not a substitute for independent legal advice, medical advice, therapy or emergency support.
Booking terms
This conference is for attendees aged 18 and over. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the Conference Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct, including the cancellation, refund and ticket transfer policy.
Please read these here before booking.
If you are purchasing tickets for other people, please ensure they also read and understand the terms before attending.
If you need support now
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you cannot speak and are calling from a mobile, press 55 when prompted.
For free and confidential support:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247, free and available 24 hours a day
Men’s Advice Line: Call 0808 801 0327
National LGBT+ Helpline: Call 0800 999 5428
Event venue & nearby stays
IET Birmingham: Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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