Improving Access, Treatment and Support for People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder

This conference focuses on Improving Access, Treatment and Support for People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder both during and beyond Covid-19.

This conference will enable you to:

• Network with colleagues who are working to improve access and treatment for people with personality disorder
• Reflect on the lived experience of someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• Explore how Covid-19 has impacted on people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and how we can better support people during and beyond the pandemic
• Understand the implications of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Position Statement on Services for People Diagnosable with Personality Disorder for your service
• Learn from outstanding practice in early intervention and working with GPs
• Ensure equity of access and improve support for people from diverse communities
• Discuss the use of terminology and stigma associated with this diagnosis
• Understand how to deliver an effective PD Treatment Pathway including treatment models and therapeutic interventions
• Develop your skills delivering a trauma informed approach and working with children and young adults experiencing symptoms of emerging Personality Disorder
• Understand how you can deliver effective psychological therapies for people with personality disorder
• Identify key strategies for engaging with and supporting carers
• Exploring creative approaches
• Understand how to self assess and audit your service for personality disorder and developing an action plan for improvement
• Supporting people living with personality disorder
• Understand how to effectively integrate suicide mitigation practice into your service
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice

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There is a 20% discount with code hcuk20edpsy