Seeking Clarity in Chaos

An Introduction to Psychotherapy with Personality Disorders

Saturday, March 28th, 2020, 9am — 3pm

5 ceus

Personality disordered clients present special challenges to the therapist. They tend to trigger counter-transference reactions in the therapist that if not understood and anticipated can stall or destroy the treatment and often don’t benefit from styles of therapy designed for healthier clients.

This 5 ceu small group seminar will focus on a theory-driven approach to the treatment of personality disorders. Object relations theory provides the foundation and will be presented and then built upon in an integrated way.

You’ll learn the distinctions between borderline, narcissistic and schizoid personality structures, how those differences are manifested in their therapy, as well as in the outside world. You will learn the essential elements of psychodynamic treatment for personality disorders. Interventions, specific to the three main types of personality disorders will be discussed at length.

This type of therapy has been described as a “bottom-up” approach to personality disorders, with a focus on increasing ego strength, self-regulation and self-knowledge.

This small group seminar will provide you with a template for approaching your most difficult cases with increased confidence and effectiveness. Because of the limited size there will be ample opportunity for discussion.

You Will Learn:

To identify personality disorders beyond the DSM, defined by psychological level of maturity, in developmental and objet relations terms

Diferences in the intra-psychic structure of borderline, narcissistic and schizoid personality disorders and what those mean, in terms of the individual’s experience

The essential elements of effective psychodynamic treatment for all types of personality disorders

Treatment recommendations specific to borderline, narcissistic and schizoid personality disorders

Target Audience: Psychotherapists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and other Mental Health Professionals.

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We will meet from 9am to 3pm with two short breaks and an hour break for lunch. Please arrive by 8:45am for registration. Phone (415) 892-4310 with questions.

Refunds are available, if requested, 15 days before the beginning of the seminar. To accommodate your ADA needs: please contact me 2 weeks before the seminar date. Grievances emailed to frangoldiemarcus@gmail.com within 2 weeks of the seminar will be addressed within 30 days.

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LCSWs, LMFTs, LEPs, LPCCs: Course meets qualification for 5 hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs, LMFTs and LEPs, as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences”. Credits listed are for the full seminar only; certificates for partial attendance will reflect actual hours in attendance. Certificates will be given at the end of the meeting.

CAMFT CE Provider #129511.

Download the Brochure here.