The Fearful/Anxious Personality Disorders: An Overview of Clusters C (2HR)

Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful thinking or behavior. They include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Professionals who participate in this training will benefit from learning about the symptoms, characteristics, biopsychosocial causes & risk factors, and complications of the personality disorder as we discuss literature and case studies.

Upon completion of this training, the participant will be able to:

• Determine the difference between the Fearful Personality Disorders & Discuss the history of PD diagnoses
• Identify the Psychological & Genetic Factors of each disorder
• Analyze & Conceptual the DSM – V Clinical Criteria and Definitions of Each Disorder:  Determining a Diagnosis
• Assess Working with Fearful Personality Disorders –  Implementing Pharmacology and Therapy
• Identify & Implement Effective Treatments for Working with and Managing Personality Disorders

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical, Trauma, Evidence Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Stacy Blankenship, MSW, LCSW