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