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Trauma, Substance Use and Personality Disorders
November 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
Training Description:
We will explore the impact of trauma, the opioid crisis, and working with clients with challenging issues who have been diagnosed with personality disorders (PD). We will discuss the connection between Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Personality disorders. PD is defined and common characteristics are addressed. We will explore the “reframing” of PD and Trauma. Lastly, we will discuss the challenge of working with a client with PD and self-care.
Training Objectives:
After participating in this training, participants will be able to: define personality disorders, describe common characteristics of personality disorders, describe the connection between trauma and personality disorders, and identify strategies for working with clients diagnosed/misdiagnosed with a PD.
Continuing Education Credits:
| Discipline | Approval Statement |
|---|---|
| Licensed Social Worker | This program has been approved for 1.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D 91492-4. |
| Licensed Psychologist | CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Berkshire AHEC at hbruno@berkshireahec.org. For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com. 1.5 CE Hours. |
| MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor | This program has been approved for 1.5 Category I MA MHCA hours for relicensure in accordance with 262 CMR. MEACP Authorization 22-0621. |
| MA Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor | This course has been approved by the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services/LADC Unit for 1.5 contact hours for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Assistants. |
| MA Registered Nurse | Program meets the requirements for nursing contact hours as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 5.04. |
| MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | This activity has been certified by NEAFAST on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions, for LMFT professional continuing education. Certification #PC-041691. |