Personality Disorders 2.0: Evidence-based Strategies, Treatments, and Management
Presenter
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years in practice. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she studied under renowned trauma expert Dr. John Briere and distinguished substance abuse researcher Dr. Michael Newcomb. Dr. Anderson opened her private practice in Thousand Oaks in 1998. She works exclusively with adolescents and adults presenting with several complex issues.
Abstract
Many clients who seek therapy suffer from personality disorders or have been the recipient of negative consequences through contact with friends, parents, or spouses who have had personality disorders. Personality Disorders 2.0 is designed to explore the nature, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders and further delineate the best ways to manage and treat “Cluster B” personality disorders.
Learning Objectives
Participants will…
- Describe the nature and etiology of personality disorders
- Analyze key insights and indications in assessing and diagnosing personality disorders
- Discuss the difference between managing and treating “Cluster B” personality disorders, the transference and countertransference issues that occur, and the best treatment practices for each
Course Lessons and Summaries
PDES 101: Nature and Etiology of Personality Disorders
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.
Each of us has a unique personality. In a fallen world, the nature of this personality can get distorted, which leads to severe difficulties in functioning. This lesson looks at what renders a personality as disordered and how it develops and manifests.
Run Time: 1:07:19
PDES 102: Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality Disorders
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.
Assessing and diagnosing personality disorders can be an arduous and challenging practice. This lesson helps facilitate the diagnostic process and provides critical insights and indications to hone specific identification further.
Run Time: 1:13:38
PDES 103: Management and Treatment of “Cluster B” Personality Disorders
Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.
Treating “Cluster B” personality disorders can often become challenging, especially since these clients usually seek treatment more frequently than any other disordered personality group. This lesson explores the difference between managing and treating “Cluster B” personality disorders, the transference and countertransference issues that occur, and the best treatment practices for each.
Run Time: 1:44:04
Continuing Education
4.0 CE Credits available for LPC, LMFT, and LCSW.
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due for good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required continuing education hours. For more information Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit: https://www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education-statements/