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Personality Disorders: Types, Causes, and Support
Duration 1 day
Course Overview
Central Training's Personality Disorders course provides candidates with an understanding of the definitions related to personality disorders and the knowledge to recognise the core behavioural traits. The course also covers the best options for treatment, support and self-help. Using a number of activities including group discussions, case studies and visual presentations, the trainer will focus on the causes and core traits of the borderline, narcissistic, and anti-social personality disorders and examine them from a range of perspectives, including medical and psycho-social.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course delegates will have covered: The main diagnostic criteria of a personality disorder Key characteristics of the borderline, narcissistic, and anti-social diagnoses Possible causes of personality disorders Treatment pathways and helpful support approaches
Methods of Delivery
This course is very interactive and is designed to give delegates a good overview of the key issues on the agenda. The trainer will employ a mix of group work, case studies, and visual presentation throughout the day.
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
- Personality disorder: Defining 'normal' and 'abnormal' personality
- Different types of personality disorder
- Causes and core traits
- Borderline, narcissistic, and anti-social diagnoses
- Treatment, support, self-help
Target Audience
This course is relevant to anybody who works with people who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder and is suitable for both frontline staff and managers.
Training Considerations
None, although previous Mental Health Awareness training can prove beneficial.
Certification
On completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
Related Courses
Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Mental Health First Aid
Psychosis: Voices, Visions, and Unusual Beliefs
Schizophrenia and related conditions: An Introduction
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