Personality Disorders
Personality disorders training helps your team understand what a personality disorder diagnosis does and does not mean, and recognise the patterns behind the behaviour. They learn to provide effective, safe care. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand key traits and interact safely
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain where the line falls between traits and a diagnosis
- Describe how the classification changed in 2022
- Recognise the categories still used in records
- Describe the borderline pattern and what drives it
- Explain the part early adversity plays
- Challenge the language that excludes people
- Know what treats it, and that medication does not
- Respond to self-harm in line with current guidance
- Recognise escalation early and de-escalate safely
- Know the limits on restrictive practice
- Apply the relevant legal frameworks
- Recognise splitting and keep the team consistent
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Personality, and the Threshold
- What personality means here
- Where the line falls, and how common
A Classification in Transition
- What ICD-11 did in 2022
- What the NHS is actually using
The Categories You Will Meet
- The three clusters
- Two things to get right
The Borderline Pattern
- Emotion, thinking and impulse
- Relationships, and why services get caught
Where It Comes From
- Adversity, and what it means for you
- Complex PTSD, and what makes things worse
Stigma and the Duty Not to Exclude
- The words that do the harm
- What to say instead
What Actually Helps
- Talking treatments, and why medication is not one
- What you provide, and the recovery evidence
Self-Harm, Risk and Safety
- What current guidance now says
- In the moment, and your own reaction
Escalation and De-escalation
- Two models, and recognising escalation
- Yourself, the setting, then the words
When It Cannot Be De-escalated
- Last resort, and blanket restrictions
- Afterwards, and the point of the record
The Law, Records and the Team
- Mental health law and the wider framework
- Splitting, and looking after yourselves
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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. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
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. We recommend refreshing every year.
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 and 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.