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Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Course Overview
MyDistance Learning are pleased to be able to offer you practical training opportunities in working with people who have a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Courses are available throughout the year and for only £150 for the day including certificate of attendance, course materials, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to book a place for this training please speak with your tutor once enrolled on the Home Study Diploma In Personality Disorders.
Objectives
After studying this course, students will be able to:
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have an understanding of personality disorders
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understand possible causes
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have knowledge of the different treatments available
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list sources of help and advice in a range of situations
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have a clear understanding of how to work with these complex conditions
Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of working with personality disorders and the basic skills required to work with such complex conditions. No prior knowledge is required although a reasonable level of literacy, to at least Level Two, is advisable as is a keen interest in the subject.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. There are no deadlines for assignments. However, you must complete the course within 12 months from the date you received the course.
Previous experience required: No
Course level: Level 3 NCFE (What does this mean?)
Study hours: 100
Length of course: 12 months
Tutor Support: 12 months (can be extended)
Tutor marked assignments: Yes
Final exam: No
Instalment plan available: Yes
Course Outline
Unit 1: Classifications of Personality Disorder
• Diagnostic criteria – DSM – ICD
Unit 2: History and an explanation of Personality Disorders
• What are personality Disorders?
• Paranoid
• Schizoid
• Schizo typical
• Anti Social
• Borderline
• Histrionic
• Narcissistic
• Avoidant
• Dependant
• Obsessive
Unit 3: Presentation Of Personality Disorder
• Self Harm
• Coping with Borderline Personality Disorder
• Eating disorders
• Addictions
• OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression & Bipolar
• Dissociative Disorders
Unit 4: Common Generalisations and misconceptions
• Manipulative
• Attention seeking Demanding
• Obstructive
Unit 5: Causes of Personality Disorders
• Developmental
• The role of Peers
• Biological
• Genetic
• Physical
Unit 6: Treatments
• Medications, Anti Depressants, Anti Psychotics, Mood Stabilizers
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Mentalisation based treatment (MBT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Therapeutic Communities
• Day Hospitals
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Treatment research
• EMDR – Eye Movement desensitisation restructuring
Unit 7: Mediation
• What is Mediation
• When is Mediation called for
• Responsibilities
• Preliminaries
• The Introductory Phase
• Problem Definitions
• Respect the Parties' Ability to reach a settlement
• Caucus Meetings
• The Second session
• Teamwork
• The Agreement
• Attributes of a Good Mediator
Unit 8: Working with personality disorder
• Therapeutic relationship
• The importance of supervision
• Crisis management
• Prognosis
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