To equip delegates with a range of knowledge and skills with which to sensitively and effectively support someone with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
■ What is meant by the term personality disorder
■ The controversy surrounding the diagnosis
■ How personality disorder compares to other mental health conditions
■ What causes personality disorder
■ The different types of personality disorder
■ General features and common difficulties
■ General principles of support; medical, psychological and social
■ What is anti social personality disorder and how can staff be of effective help?
■ What is borderline personality and how can staff be of effective help?
■ The importance of support for the supporter working in this area
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Please book your places via email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk