Gregory W. Lester – 3-Day Personality Disorders Course – Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management

Faculty:Gregory W. LesterDuration:18 Hours 30 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 09, 2018DescriptionYou know that feeling of tension and anxiety that creeps in after looking down at your schedule and you see THAT client coming in today? The one you secretly dread and hope is a no-show, though here they are, ready and waiting to see you. Or what about the agony of a session that seems to go in circles, leaving you frustrated with no idea what just happened?How do you differentiate between mental health symptoms and a personality disorder? How do you get past the fear and self-doubt of diagnosing a personality disorder?In this recording, renowned personality disorders expert, Dr. Gregory W. Lester, answers these questions and guides you through the dramatically different ways necessary to effectively work with personality disordered individuals. You’ll discover everything you need to breakthrough with your most difficult clients.Imagine the feeling of success the next time that frustrating client is in your office and you’re able to keep the session on track. The empowerment of being equipped with a psychological toolkit of practical interventions that allow you to make clinical gains, rather than putting out fires. The confidence of making an accurate personality disorder diagnosis and knowing you are on the right path with treatment.Don’t get blindsided or caught up in the drama of difficult clients – gain clarity and confidence in this intensive training with cutting-edge techniques to diagnose, treat, and manage all 10 personality disorder types.Don’t miss out – this practical, hands-on course recording is a must-have training for all clinicians!HandoutsManual – Personality Disorders Course (1.2 MB)200 PagesAvailable after PurchaseOutlineThe Essentials of Advanced Assessment & Treatment Effectiveness: Fill in the missing pieces and create a treatment plan that worksThe Distinction “Personality Disorder”Why traditional models of mental health don’t fit“Symptomatic” conditions vs. “characteristic” conditionsThe underlying structure of disordered personalityWhat makes a personality disorder a chronic condition?Why personality disordered people think “it’s everybody else”Why “normal” talking with personality disordered people is ineffectiveThe Effects of a Personality DisorderHow personality disordered people create difficulties for themselves and othersThe difference in life pattern between “normal” and “disordered” personalityHow to predict the behavior of individuals with personality disordersThe type of chaos created byCluster A personalitiesParanoid Personality DisorderSchizoid Personality DisorderSchizotypal Personality DisorderCluster B personalitiesAntisocial Personality DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderHistrionic Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality DisorderCluster C personalitiesAvoidant Personality DisorderDependent Personality DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Personality DisorderAssessment and Diagnosis of Personality DisorderWhy diagnosis is EVERYTHING in treatment of personality disorders5 steps to identify and diagnose a personality disorderEffective, brief, and rapid identificationTests and clinical instrumentsWhy the Etiology of Personality Disorders Matters in TreatmentThe single biggest mistake clinicians make regarding etiologyWhy misunderstanding etiology will disable interventionsWhat causes personality disorders – the definitive conclusionTreating vs. Managing Personality DisordersPredicting “treatability” of a personality disordered clientCritical preparation to determine the proper intervention approachHow to choose an intervention approachThe structure that makes all interventions effectiveTwo common techniquesDevelop effective treatment goals for Cluster A, B, and C personalitiesAdvanced and Empirically Validated Intervention Approaches in Action: A step-by-step plan to implement the most appropriate treatment strategySelect Intervention Based on “Treatability” Level of ClientOptimal functioningMentalization-Based TreatmentTransference-Focused PsychotherapyInterpersonal Reconstructive PsychotherapyObject Relations Developmental PsychotherapyAdequate functioningDialectical Behavior TherapySchema-Based TreatmentPersonality-Guided PsychotherapyTargeted behavior improvementTactical TherapyStrategic TherapyStructural TherapyLimitations and risks of the psychotherapeutic approaches4-Step Approach to Effective Personality Disorder TreatmentEngage the treatment relationshipApply two fundamental treatment techniquesDetermine category of treatmentUtilize approach based on client’s diagnosis and treatment goals3-Step Approach to Effective Personality Disorder ManagementFoundation to inhibit disordered behaviorImplement contingencyUtilize approach specific to client’s diagnosis3 Must-Have Intervention Techniques for Personality DisordersBehavioral Chain AnalysisMentalizing interpretationsProblem-solving process confrontationsSpecial Issues with Personality DisordersInterventions for Co-occurring ConditionsTypical co-occurring disorders for the 10 subtypesSequencing interventions for co-occurring conditionsMedication do’s and don’ts with personality disordersCrisis Management: Self-Harm and Suicide InterventionsFundamental misunderstandingsPhysiological effects and motivationsInterventions to reduce or eliminate self-harmHarvard’s three distinctions of suicidalityInterventions for chronic suicidal ideationTreatment approaches for acute suicidalityUnique ConsiderationsPersonality disorders in children and adolescentsIntervention modificationsCouples and family therapy interventionsSpecial procedures for interventionsWorking with significant others of a personality disordered individualMethods to help them stay out of difficultiesCoach for effective managementSelf-care for significant othersFacultyGregory W. Lester, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 9 Gregory W. Lester, Ph.D., is a clinical, consulting, and research psychologist with practices in Colorado and Texas. Dr. Lester has presented over 2,000 personality disorders trainings to over 200,000 professionals in every major city in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In his nearly 40 years of clinical practice, Dr. Lester has treated over 1,000 personality disorder cases and has performed psychological evaluations on over 2,500 individuals.Dr. Lester has served on the graduate faculty of The University of St. Thomas and as a special consultant to The United Sates Department of Justice. Dr. Lester’s office served as one of the original research sites for the DSM-5® revision of the personality disorders section where he collaborated with Emory University, the New York State Psychiatric Group, The University of Missouri, The University of Kentucky, and the late Dr. Robert Spitzer, chairman of the DSM-3 committee.Dr. Lester is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, and the Colorado Psychological Association. He is the author of nine books, including Power with People, a manual of interpersonal effectiveness, Shrunken Heads, an irreverent memoir of his graduate school training, and Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Personality Disorders, which is the largest-selling front-line clinical manual on diagnosing, treating, and managing personality disorders.Dr. Lester’s research and articles have appeared in publications including The Journal of the American Medical Association, The Western Journal of Medicine, The Yearbook of Family Practice, The Journal of Behavioral Therapy, The Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy, The Handbook of Depression, Transactional Analysis Journal, Living Word Magazine, The Priest Magazine, and The Houston Lawyer.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Gregory Lester is in private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Gregory Lester is a member of the American Psychological Association; the Colorado Psychological Association; and the Texas Psychological Association.Course Requirement: Gregory W. Lester – 3-Day Personality Disorders Course: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & ManagementReal Value: $599.99One time cost: USD 107.99Check more original content of Gregory W. Lester – 3-Day Personality Disorders Course – Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & ManagementFrequently Asked Questions For “Gregory W. Lester – 3-Day Personality Disorders Course – Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management” How to make payment for “Gregory W. Lester – 3-Day Personality Disorders Course – Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management” ?Please add to cart on this page and go to checkout page. 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