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360edge – Working with Complex Personality Traits

Event Date : 9 May 2024

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360edge - Working with Complex Personality Traits

360edge – Working with Complex Personality Traits

Facilitator: Dr Richard Cash
Thursday 9 May 2023
7.30am – 11am WST
Online

Cost:

Early Bird: $300 | Standard: $350 | Group (5 or more): $280

Gain advanced skills in working with complex personality traits

Gain skills in identifying and responding to complex personality traits that can significantly impact people’s ability to get the most out of treatment. They present a complex set of possible challenges to engaging and staying connected to care. In this new workshop we will explore the essential elements of what works with people with complex personality traits. You will walk away with a helpful model for thinking about personality, and how best to respond within the context of your role.
Learn about the essential elements of working with people with personality disorders so you can engage in effective alcohol and other drug treatment. Learn how to formulate personality disorders effectively and increase your skills in implementing strategies. Enhance your ability to develop and maintain trust, safety and stability and respond to therapeutic ruptures.
Note: This workshop will equip you with skills to work with people with complex personality traits and is not a DBT specialist workshop.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the range of personality disorders and likely prevalence within alcohol and drug treatment contexts
  • Understand treatment options for people with co-occurring personality disorders and alcohol and other drug use presentations
  • Increase your awareness of the traps for practitioners working with people with personality disorders
  • Learn effective formulation for co-occurring personality disorders and alcohol and other drug use presentations
  • Learn effective communication strategies
  • Learn essential strategies to improve client outcomes and avoid ruptures

Who should attend

This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in clinical settings.

 

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