Description
This workshop will provide discussion and practice of the key competencies clinicians require for working effectively with people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment and management of chronic and acute risk, and principles for treatment and treatment planning.This event will cover:
- understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD
- ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma
- role of therapeutic relationships in treatment.
- workshop will also focus on the assessment and management of chronic and acute risk
Trainers
- Associate Professor Sathya Rao (Executive Clinical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist) — Spectrum
- Pip Bradley (Associate Clinical Director) — Spectrum
- Debbie Dick (Senior Clinician) — Spectrum
Eligibility criteria
Students, new graduates and clinicians seeking to understand the key competencies for working with people with BPD
Categories:
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
Wednesday 4 September 2019
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Spectrum
Provided by
Spectrum
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