Classroom Course » Working with Personality Disorders_5/10/24

This training program provides an outline of the clinical, cognitive and behavioral profiles of three well-known but often misunderstood types of personality disorders. It offers some insights regarding the identification of such disorders and how to formulate treatment approaches and behavioral intervention strategies in working with them. It also provides some guidelines in managing the destructive and self-destructive behaviors of clients with such disorders.

•  Analyze and summarize the symptom presentations, cognitive and behavioral pattern of Borderline Personality Disorder. (1 hour)
  
• Analyze and summarize the symptom presentations, cognitive and behavioral pattern of Histrionic Personality Disorder. (1 hour)
• Analyze and summarize the symptom presentations, cognitive and behavioral pattern of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. (1 hour)
• Identify common errors in diagnosing these personality disorders.
• Identify co-morbid symptoms and disorders such as substance use/abuse, mood disorders associated with these personality disorders. (1 hour)
• Develop and apply strategies in containing and managing self-destructive and maladaptive behaviors. (1 hour)
• Discuss treatment options and approaches in working with clients with these personality disorders. (1 hour)

Social Workers, Marriage/Family Therapists, Counselors, Teachers, Educators, Nurses,Physicians, Case Workers, and other Human Service/Health Care/Mental and Behavioral Health Care Professionals, Trainees, and Peers.

Attendance cancellation must be requested prior to 72 hours of the training date via email to the Felton Training Coordinator at swade@felton.org. There may be a $10.00 cancellation fee applied. Refund will show on your credit card within 7 to 10 business days after request has been accepted.