Understanding personality disorder in practice

Understanding personality disorder in practice

Course overview:

Develop practical approaches to work effectively with people with personality disorder life difficulties.

Using key psychological theories and models, and drawing on the views of individuals experiencing personality disorder difficulties, the course explores the contested nature of this diagnostic category, the impact of stigma, responses to potential interpersonal challenges and the importance of staff self-awareness and self-care in practice.

Aim(s):

This one day training aims to provide support staff with psychologically informed understandings and practical strategies to work effectively and supportively with people with personality disorder life difficulties. The views of individuals experiencing personality disorder difficulties will be central.

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

• Clarify what is meant by ‘Personality Disorders’ with a specific focus on Borderline
• Personality Disorder, equivalent to Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
• Think about how to challenge the stigma associated with the term ‘personality disorder’ using an empowering recovery orientated approach
• Gain information about development of the emotional brain and some key psychological theories and approaches that can be practically applied
• Consider how to understand and respond to common interpersonal challenges including: boundaries; attachment and endings; potential for ‘team splitting’ and ‘acting out’ emotions
• Recognise the importance of individual and service reflective practice and looking after self when supporting people with personality disorder difficulties

Maximum group size: 16

In-person training - we ask you to provide a suitable venue and refreshements.