Personality Disorders

Course Title: Understanding the Misunderstood: Personality Disorders

Course Headline: Unravel the Complexities of PDs with Expert Insight 🚀

Introduction: Personality disorders (PDs) are often shrouded in mystery and stigma, yet they significantly impact individuals' lives and relationships. As a mental health professional, navigating the nuanced world of PDs is both challenging and crucial for effective intervention. This course, led by the esteemed Dr. Arndt, aims to illuminate this complex area, offering you a comprehensive understanding of personality disorders and their treatment.

Course Objectives:

• Deepen Your Knowledge: Learn about the history, classification, and current understanding of personality disorders from DSM 2 to DSM-5.
• Diagnostic Skills: Enhance your ability to diagnose and differentiate between the various PDs.
• Treatment Approaches: Explore evidence-based interventions and strategies for working with clients who have personality disorders.
• Stigma Reduction: Understand the impact of stigma and how it affects individuals with PDs, and learn how to approach these issues sensitively and effectively.

Course Structure:

1. Historical Context: We will trace the evolution of personality disorder classification in the DSM from its early beginnings to the latest edition.

2. Personality Disorder Classes & Types: We'll demystify the different classes and explore individual disorders, including:

   • Antisocial Personality Disorder 🔍
   • Avoidant Personality Disorder 🤫
   • Borderline Personality Disorder ❤️
   • Dependent Personality Disorder 🤗
   • Histrionic Personality Disorder 🎭
   • Narcissistic Personality Disorder 🏆
   • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder 🔁
   • Paranoid Personality Disorder 🕵️‍♂️

3. Clinical Perspectives: Learn from Dr. Arndt's extensive experience in assessing and treating personality disorders, including her work with disability, competence, and diagnostic tests for psychiatric hospital admissions.

4. Expert Guidance: Benefit from Dr. Arndt's expertise, as she has published extensively in the field and is recognized for her ability to assist the court and provide expert opinion on psychological disorders.

What You Will Gain:

• A clear understanding of personality disorders and their impact on individuals and society.
• Enhanced diagnostic skills to better serve your clients.
• Practical tools and strategies for managing and treating PDs effectively.
• The confidence to address stigma and provide compassionate, informed care to those with personality disorders.

Who Is This Course For? This course is designed for mental health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and any other healthcare providers looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the area of personality disorders.

Instructor Profile: Dr. Arndt is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in private practice. Her expertise extends beyond clinical work into academic contributions, with twelve published articles and a book to her name. She has also served as an expert witness in court cases, providing clear and insightful opinions on psychological disorders and their effects on individuals' functioning and decisions.

Join us in this enlightening journey into the world of personality disorders, where understanding leads to better care and ultimately, improved lives. Enroll now to transform your practice with Dr. Arndt's guidance! 🌟