Behavioral Health Module #2 - Personality Disorders

Original Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
Presented by: John Brose, Ph.D., LP, LMFT, LADC and Director, Associated Clinic of Psychology, Minneapolis

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
Staff in care center, assisted living and adult day programs
•    Administrators
•    Housing Managers
•    LTC Directors of Nursing
•    Assisted Living Home Care Nurse Managers
•    Adult Day Program Directors
•    Social Workers
•    Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Professionals
•    Other interested staff

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
•    Define what a personality disorder is and how it differs from persons who have a more “solid” or “dense” personality.
•    Understand the prevalence of personality disorders in the older adult population you serve so you can anticipate the scale of responses and care that may be required.
•    Discuss common symptoms of personality disorders to better address the behaviors that are likely to be present with them.
•    Explore effective non-pharmacological approaches to treatment of personality disorders that help individuals address the realities of living and being served in congregate settings.