Working with those presenting with personality disordered behaviors and symptoms can be challenging. This training will outline the diagnostic criteria within the DSM 5, discuss diagnosing strategies, treatment strategies, and interpersonal skills for management of personality symptoms throughout the course of therapy. This training will further discuss countertransferential experiences with personality types.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and assess Personality Disorders using DSM 5 criteria
2. Examine the effects personality disorders have in clinical engagement and treatment
3. Analyze treatment strategies to be used for treatment planning purposes
4. Examine differences between Personality Disorders and Personality styles, as well as differentiation with other Mood Disorders and Diagnoses

Research: Research information about this program can be found on the following websites:

1. DSM-5
2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Manual, Marsha Linehan Ph D
3. Handbook of Personality Disorders, Livesly and Larstone

Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.

We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.

ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.