Personality Disorders
Personality disorders training helps your team understand the key traits of personality and behavioural disorders. They learn to interact with people who have them effectively and safely. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand key traits and interact safely
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand how personality disorders are defined
- Be aware of the causes of Personality Disorders
- Understand how personality disorders are grouped
- Recognise the key differences between Cluster A disorders
- Be aware of the differences between Cluster B disorders
- Know how Cluster C disorders present
- Be aware of the symptoms and causes of ODD
- Recognise the symptoms and causes of CD
- Understand how your behaviour and attitude can impact others
- Recognise the signs of escalating aggression and anger
- Know ways to de-escalate aggression
- Understand why people may hoard
- Recognise the dangers of hoarding
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Introduction to Personality Disorders
- What is personality?
- What are personality disorders?
- Causes of personality disorders
- Types of personality disorders
Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric
- Paranoid
- Schizoid
- Schizotypal
Cluster B: Dramatic, Emotional, Or Erratic
- Antisocial
- Emotionally unstable
- Histrionic
- Narcissistic
Cluster C: Anxious and Fearful
- Anankastic (aka Obsessive-Compulsive)
- Avoidant (aka anxious/avoidant)
- Dependent
Paediatric Behavioural Disorders
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Causes of ODD and CD
Behaviour Cycles
- Betari’s box
- The assault cycle
- Escalation
- De-escalation
- Risk assessment
Hoarding
- Hoarding
- Causes of hoarding
- Dangers of hoarding
Keep exploring
Related mental health courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Personality Disorders course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Personality Disorders training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.