PERSONALITY DISORDERS:

IMPACT ON

PERSONAL, FAMILY & NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS

Trainer: James Moore

Location: :   Oxford Place Methodist Centre, Leeds, LS1 3AX

Date: Saturday 15th september 2012

Duration: 10am – 4pm

Overview:

Personality Disorder is a controversial diagnosis and a challenging area of work, often evoking strong feelings amongst support staff that mirrors the intense struggle the person themselves experiences in managing their distress and relating effectively with other people.

Objectives:

· To raise awareness of the controversial and problematic nature of Personality Disorders

· To equip participants with a range of knowledge and skills with which to sensitively and effectively support someone with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder

· To help participants have an insight into issues around risk management

Course structure:

Tutor Presentations /Small Group work & exercises

Aimed at:

Therapist or support workers working with individuals, couples or families.

Trainer Biography:

Qualifying as a social worker in 1983, James worked for the next 10 years in various mental health settings. In the early 1990’s he became a Training & Development Officer for Mental Health within a Local authority setting which included setting up and coordinating an Approved Mental Health Social Worker Consortium. In 2005, he became Mental Health Advisor at the University of Bradford (part-time). Between 2007-2010 he also worked on a LGB Mental Health project run by Yorkshire MESMAC.

Relate Students £60, Relate Practitioners £90 External Candidates £130

For more details about the courses & to enrol contact Kellie Langford on Tel: 01302 553582 or email: kellie.langford@don.ac.uk