Description
People with an Intellectual Disability are at increased risk of personality disorder and when a person has both disorders this can lead to a significant increase in impairment and behaviour disturbance. The workshop is an introduction to how personality disorder may present in people with intellectual disability, and will address some of the specific issues for this population around assessment and management, with an emphasis on borderline personality disorder.All VDDS workshops employ a variety of learning strategies including lectures, exercises and discussions based on case examples and attendees will be expected to actively contribute and participate.
To register: Please complete the VDDS Training Calendar 2019 registration form using the Register Now link
Eligibility criteria
Clinical staff working in Victorian Specialist Mental Health services only (Including CAMHS, CYMHS, Adult and Aged services) only.
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adult
Tuesday 30 July 2019
09:30 to 12:30 Add to calendar
09:30 to 12:30 Add to calendar
Fitzroy
No cost - please see eligibility criteria
Provided by
Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)
For further information contact