Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ITBPD
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the primary symptoms of BPD, its general course and prognosis, and the risk factors associated with it.
Identify at least 3 evidence-based approaches to treating clients with BPD.
Describe common challenges that arise when treating individuals with BPD and ways to address these or reduce their potential impact.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Meet Sammie
Diagnosing a Personality Disorder
BPD Compared to Other Personality Disorders
Diagnosing BPD
Prevalence of BPD
Etiology
Common Myths About BPD
Sammie’s Assessment
Diagnostic Dilemmas
Review
Summary
Section 3: Interventions
Trauma-Informed Approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Psychodrama
Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving
Mentalization-Based Therapy
Other Evidence-Based Practices
Medication Management
Review
Summary
Section 4: Challenges
Meet Zyaire
Common Challenges
Therapy Interfering Behaviors
Risk Management
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.