Introduction to Personality Disorder - Certificate

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Another excellent course by Kevin O'Doherty, author, psychologist, cognitive behavior therapist and expert witness. The course is suitable for anyone with a personal or professional interest in personality disorder. Made up of high quality video presentations, handouts, power-point slides, tasks and exercises and case studies, the course is packed with information that will help you understand this fascinating subject. The course looks at the origins of personality disorder, the development of "normal" personality, causes of personality disorder, assessment and diagnosis pf personality disorder, treatments and interventions for personality disorder, professional working standards and practices, boundaries for staff and personal safety.Who this course is for:Anyone who works in mental health settings
Anyone working in health and social care settings
Anyone with a personal or professional interest in Personality Disorder

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About this course

State what is personality disorder?
Understand the development of personality disorder
Understand basic theories of personality development
Know about some of the origins and causes of personality disorder
Be familiar with how personality disorder is assessed and diagnosed
Work through a number of tasks and case studies
Have a greater understanding of some of the treatment options available

Anyone who works in mental health settings
Anyone working in health and social care settings
Anyone with a personal or professional interest in Personality Disorder

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Introduction 21 lectures 01:46:15 Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. "Normal" Personality Development versus Personality "Disorder" Here we look at what is considered "normal" personality development and how this differs markedly from personality "disorder. Each is compared and contrasted. The Controversy around Diagnosis of Personality Disorder Here we look at why the diagnosis and the actual term "personality disorder" is still controversial in health, social care and mental health settings, and indeed in the community at large. Students are asked to consider why this is so. We move on to discuss the pros and cons of assessment and diagnosis of personality disorder. Different Types of Personality Disorder (10 most common) Here we begin to explore the different types of personality disorder and the student is encouraged to do some research on ten different categories of personality disorder. Audio presentations towards the end of the course will clarify the diagnostic criteria for each of these ten personality disorders. We also look at how personality disorders are assessed and diagnosed, we explore where the diagnostic criteria is laid down and can be accessed by the student. Some of the Known Causes of Personality Disorder Here we begin to look at what research tells us about some of the causes of personality disorders, including biological, social, cultural and childhood experiences. It is important to point out that there is not one, distinct "cause" of personality disorder, but rather there are a number of influences that are known to play a part. Childhood Factors and Personality Disorder in Adulthood More on some of the factors that are known to play a part in the development of personality disorder then, with an emphasis on childhood experiences. The Biopsychosocial Approach to Understanding Personality Disorder Finishing off on some of the known factors that play a part in the development of personality disorder, here we look at the range of influences that make up the Bio-psycho social approach. Attachment During Childhood and Personality Disorder in Adulthood Here we look at how our attachment during childhood can perhaps make us more prone to developing personality disorder. Different family environments are explored with an emphasis on quality of attachment, love, care and support being important. Myths around certain family types being negative, are dispelled. Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorder in Adulthood We move on to look at what the evidence tells us about the role of trauma during childhood and the later development of personality disorder in adulthood, perhaps as a defense mechanism...the individual's bets way of surviving the trauma. Behaviorism and Humanism Understanding of Personality Disorder Here we explore 2 prominent schools of thought that attempt to explain personality disorder, behaviorism and humanism. Each is described in terms of the development (as they would propose) of personality disorder. Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality Disorder Here we look at the diagnosis of personality disorder. We explore how mental health clinicians and psychiatrists assess (through clinical interview, assessment, observation and feedback from families of the patient) the individual and seek to understand the nature of the symptoms they have been experiencing, in order to, hopefully, arrive at a clear cut, reliable, informed clinical diagnosis of the specific personality disorder that the patient has (if in-deed they do). Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior in Personality Disorder An important part of assessment of personality disorder is the exploration of thoughts (about self, the world and the future) and affect, i.e, how the individual expresses and deals with emotions. Here we begin to explore these all important factors in the life of the patient. Vulnerability Factors in Development of Personality Disorder Here we look at vulnerability factors in the development of personality disorder, what are some of the factors that [perhaps make us more likely to go on to develop and personality disorder. These vulnerability factors have been explored and have been shown to be clinically important in pd development. Resilience Factors and Personality Disorder Here we look at resilience factors, these are the factors that are know to be protective, that (according to research) make us less likely to develop a personality disorder. The Pros and Cons of Diagnosing Personality Disorder Here we explore the pros and cons of diagnosis of personality disorder. We look at the arguments on both sides of the debate and the student is encouraged to reach their own conclusion o the issue. Clusters of Symptoms and the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder More information here on the diagnosis of personality disorder and how the psychiatrist will look at a whole range of information, including the "cluster" of symptoms that the individual has been experiencing. This along with the extensive clinical interview and the gathering of additional data leads to the successful diagnosis of the specific type of personality disorder that the individual is assumed to have. Research Task with Assessment Tools for Assessment of Personality Disorder Here the individual is encouraged to complete a research task. Specifically, you are asked to research 4 specific assessment tools related to personality disorder assessment. Therapeutic Interventions 1 Here we begin to look at the concept of treatment and therapeutic interventions for personality disorder. Therapeutic Interventions 2 Continuing with the theme of interventions for people with personality disorder. The Phenomena of Splitting in Personality Disorder A controversial phenomena in working with clients who have personality disorder is the concept of splitting, where staff are effectively "split" in their work with clients, affecting team dynamics and professional standards. The Importance of Boundaries Professional Boundaries are the lines that are drawn between what is acceptable and unacceptable actions for staff members and professionals. Here we look at what boundaries are, why we need to have them and how we can effectively implement and maintain them professionally and effectively. Introduction. 21 lectures 01:46:15 Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. "Normal" Personality Development versus Personality "Disorder" Here we look at what is considered "normal" personality development and how this differs markedly from personality "disorder. Each is compared and contrasted. The Controversy around Diagnosis of Personality Disorder Here we look at why the diagnosis and the actual term "personality disorder" is still controversial in health, social care and mental health settings, and indeed in the community at large. Students are asked to consider why this is so. We move on to discuss the pros and cons of assessment and diagnosis of personality disorder. Different Types of Personality Disorder (10 most common) Here we begin to explore the different types of personality disorder and the student is encouraged to do some research on ten different categories of personality disorder. Audio presentations towards the end of the course will clarify the diagnostic criteria for each of these ten personality disorders. We also look at how personality disorders are assessed and diagnosed, we explore where the diagnostic criteria is laid down and can be accessed by the student. Some of the Known Causes of Personality Disorder Here we begin to look at what research tells us about some of the causes of personality disorders, including biological, social, cultural and childhood experiences. It is important to point out that there is not one, distinct "cause" of personality disorder, but rather there are a number of influences that are known to play a part. Childhood Factors and Personality Disorder in Adulthood More on some of the factors that are known to play a part in the development of personality disorder then, with an emphasis on childhood experiences. The Biopsychosocial Approach to Understanding Personality Disorder Finishing off on some of the known factors that play a part in the development of personality disorder, here we look at the range of influences that make up the Bio-psycho social approach. Attachment During Childhood and Personality Disorder in Adulthood Here we look at how our attachment during childhood can perhaps make us more prone to developing personality disorder. Different family environments are explored with an emphasis on quality of attachment, love, care and support being important. Myths around certain family types being negative, are dispelled. Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorder in Adulthood We move on to look at what the evidence tells us about the role of trauma during childhood and the later development of personality disorder in adulthood, perhaps as a defense mechanism...the individual's bets way of surviving the trauma. Behaviorism and Humanism Understanding of Personality Disorder Here we explore 2 prominent schools of thought that attempt to explain personality disorder, behaviorism and humanism. Each is described in terms of the development (as they would propose) of personality disorder. Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality Disorder Here we look at the diagnosis of personality disorder. We explore how mental health clinicians and psychiatrists assess (through clinical interview, assessment, observation and feedback from families of the patient) the individual and seek to understand the nature of the symptoms they have been experiencing, in order to, hopefully, arrive at a clear cut, reliable, informed clinical diagnosis of the specific personality disorder that the patient has (if in-deed they do). Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior in Personality Disorder An important part of assessment of personality disorder is the exploration of thoughts (about self, the world and the future) and affect, i.e, how the individual expresses and deals with emotions. Here we begin to explore these all important factors in the life of the patient. Vulnerability Factors in Development of Personality Disorder Here we look at vulnerability factors in the development of personality disorder, what are some of the factors that [perhaps make us more likely to go on to develop and personality disorder. These vulnerability factors have been explored and have been shown to be clinically important in pd development. Resilience Factors and Personality Disorder Here we look at resilience factors, these are the factors that are know to be protective, that (according to research) make us less likely to develop a personality disorder. The Pros and Cons of Diagnosing Personality Disorder Here we explore the pros and cons of diagnosis of personality disorder. We look at the arguments on both sides of the debate and the student is encouraged to reach their own conclusion o the issue. Clusters of Symptoms and the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder More information here on the diagnosis of personality disorder and how the psychiatrist will look at a whole range of information, including the "cluster" of symptoms that the individual has been experiencing. This along with the extensive clinical interview and the gathering of additional data leads to the successful diagnosis of the specific type of personality disorder that the individual is assumed to have. Research Task with Assessment Tools for Assessment of Personality Disorder Here the individual is encouraged to complete a research task. Specifically, you are asked to research 4 specific assessment tools related to personality disorder assessment. Therapeutic Interventions 1 Here we begin to look at the concept of treatment and therapeutic interventions for personality disorder. Therapeutic Interventions 2 Continuing with the theme of interventions for people with personality disorder. The Phenomena of Splitting in Personality Disorder A controversial phenomena in working with clients who have personality disorder is the concept of splitting, where staff are effectively "split" in their work with clients, affecting team dynamics and professional standards. The Importance of Boundaries Professional Boundaries are the lines that are drawn between what is acceptable and unacceptable actions for staff members and professionals. Here we look at what boundaries are, why we need to have them and how we can effectively implement and maintain them professionally and effectively. Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. Welcome to the Course, Description and Outline Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course. Advice is also given to students who are taking the course individually as well as those studying in groups. Thanks for purchasing the course. This video gives an overview of what is covered in the course, the resources involved and whop can benefit from the course /strong ...

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No previous knowledge or experience in working with Personality Disorder is required An interest in the subject

Introduction to Personality Disorder - Certificate

£ 5 + VAT