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Evidence-Based Treatment of Personality Disorders: Simple Techniques for Treating Your Most Difficult Cases
Presented by Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 25, 2017 – Friday, May 26, 2017 | Red Deer, ab
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Date & Location
Thursday, May 25, 2017 – Friday, May 26, 2017
9:00am – 4:00pm
Radisson Hotel Red Deer
6500 67 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4P 1A2
Phone: 403.342.6567
Individuals with personality disorders have long been considered the most challenging clients presenting in the clinical setting. Many patients initially lack motivation, most begin with poor insight, and some have such deeply engrained dysfunctional beliefs, unhealthy coping skills, and destructive behavioral patterns that continue to frustrate providers, family members, and consumers alike. Outdated ways of thinking in the mental health community continue to lead many professionals to view them as untreatable.
Emerging research suggests this is simply not the case. There is hope! New treatment approaches have paved the way in pioneering new attitudes and outcomes when working with these conditions. DBT, more traditional CBT, and Schema Therapy, a new breakthrough treatment specifically for personality disorders all now offer empirically supported protocols.
Leave this enjoyable and information packed workshop with leading expert in the field and best-selling author Dr. Jeff Riggenbach with a new ability to help struggling individuals deal with issues related to self-injurious behaviors, multiple suicide attempts, frequently hurt feelings, intense and unpredictable mood swings, substance use, angry outbursts, trauma, toxic relationships and other problems that impair their ability to function in society. Incorporate practical tools from DBT, CBT, and schema modification approaches will provide your most resistant patients with a life worth living.
Who Should Attend
Clinical Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers, School Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Addiction Specialists, Marital & Family Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants and all professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.
Agenda
DAY 1 – THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
Etiology/Genetic Heritability Studies Categorical vs. Dimensional Models of Personality Making a Personality Disorder Diagnosis Overview of Evidence Based Treatment Personality Disorder Treatment Principles Cluster A Disorders
Schizotypal PD
- “situation mgmt.”
- Pharmacological Intervention
Paranoid PD
- Scaling Exercises
- Developing Trust
Schizoid PD
- Schizoid Specific Tasks
Cluster C Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive PD
- Distress Tolerance
- Becoming “good enough”
Avoidant PD
- Reducing Anxiety
- Taking Small Risks
Dependent PD
- Assertiveness Training
Non-BPD Cluster B Disorders
Histrionic PD
- Strategies for Impulsivity/Flirtation
- Channeling Expressiveness
Antisocial PD
- Attachment/Empathy Work
- Managing Rule Breaking Behavior
Narcissistic PD
- Limit Setting
- Use of Leverage to Promote Change
DAY 2 – FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
Personality Disorders In The Real World
Making a BPD Diagnosis
- Rationale for Making Diagnosis
- Talking to your Client about the Diagnosis
Symptom Targeted Strategies
Dealing with Toxic Relationships
Identity Work
Managing Self-Injury
“Pre-Treatment”
The Treatment Agreement
Sample Contracts
Consent for Treatment
Session Acuity Protocol
Diary cards Individualized to meet Client Needs
Facilitating DBT Skills Training Groups
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Emotion Regulation Skills
Distress Tolerance Skills
Mindfulness
Model Session
Mood Check/Safety Planning
CB Chain Analysis
Schema Mode Work & Relapse Prevention
Continuum work
Modification protocol
Cognitive Behavioral Chain Analysis
Schema/Belief Reconstruction Work
Session #8: Conclusion/Live Q&A
Monitoring Progress
Relapse Prevention
Learning Objectives
- Master the essential characteristics of each personality disorder in DSM-5
- Assess the treatability and prognosis of each disorder
- Evaluate the efficacy of various treatment methods including CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy
- Learn Practical Application skills for management and treatment of each disorder
- Understand the 8 motivations for self-injurious behaviors and interventions for each
Your Presenter
Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D.
Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D. is a best-selling and award winning author who has earned a reputation as an international expert in CBT and personality disorders. Over the past 20 years he has developed and overseen CBT-based treatment programs for Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviour disorders and Personality Disorders at two different psychiatric hospitals and clinics serving over 3,000 clients at multiple levels of care. Dr. Riggenbach trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia, is a Diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and a certified cognitive therapist. He has trained over 20,000 professionals worldwide including audiences in all 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, the UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Dr. Riggenbach is the author of six publications including his most recent release The CBT Toolbox (2nd ed): A Workbook for Clients, Clinicians and Coaches.
Jeff is known for bridging the gap between academia, research findings and day-to-day clinical practice, and his work has earned him the reputation for being. “The practical tools guy.” His seminars on CBT, DBT, and Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy routinely receive the highest evaluations from conference participants in terms of clinical utility as well as entertainment value.
Testimonials
“Workshop was great! The materials we received were awesome and very helpful. Jeff did very good with explain and going into detail when questions arouse.”
– Calgary, AB | November 20, 2019“The examples paired with actual real life interventions are very helpful – a great way of explaining moving from the theory to practical tools in session totally worth it!”
– Calgary, AB | November 20, 2019
“Overall enjoyed Jeff’s perspectives and relaxed nature! Spoke clearly and effectively, and delivered content in an easy and approachable way.”
– Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017
“Definitely worth the dime and time. This course is structured so as to reach a wide variety of professionals. Jeff is a great presenter who knows his stuff and holds his audience’s attention. So glad I traveled to get here! I would have liked to have more handouts in regards to the examples he uses – ie. models, exercises, charts, logs.”
– Amanda Weeks | Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017“Wonderful overview of the models. Jeff was an amazing grasp of research and it’s application to client populations. Thank you.”
– Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017
“I have been nursing for 28 years and have attended many education sessions over the years, and this workshop is in my top 5 of favourites. Very thorough, engaging, and so educational (easy to understand + implement). Thank you!”
– Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017
“Very informative, Jeff. I enjoyed your sense of humour and the way you made things very real not just clinical.”
– Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017
“Very good workshop – content and presentation. Liked the most was how Jeff used examples. Certainly lots of knowledge to share. I would say best I ever attended. Thanks!”
– Charlottetown, PEI | July 10-12, 2017
“Jeff provided some good tools and strategies for helping to map out motivations/issues/thinking disorders so that clients might see why & how they think like they do.”
– The Manitoba CBT & DBT Conference | June 3, 2016
“Very thought-provoking. Provided tangible evidence and resource supports.”
– The Manitoba CBT & DBT Conference | June 3, 2016
“Very good presenter. Very dynamic, fluid, and knowledgeable with good use of personal experience and humour.”
– The Vancouver CBT & DBT Conference | May 25, 2016“I learned so much today. Thank you, you have made me a better therapist.”
– Calgary, AB | December 4, 2015
“Very well organized presentation, it ‘flowered’ very good will to describe how the treatment process was taught to patients.”
– Calgary, AB | December 4, 2015
“Informative and validating. [He] offered comprehensive relevant background to hugely significant approaches in psychotherapy and shared [his] clinical experience with interesting and relevant vignettes of [his] clients.”
– Calgary, AB | December 4, 2015“Excellent, organized presentation. Very helpful to have outline and handouts. Jeff clearly knows his subject and reflects his experience with clinical examples.”
– Calgary, AB | December 4, 2015
Registration & Fees
| Registration | Super Early Bird Fee | Early Bird Fee | Regular Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | -- | $399 | $419 |
| Group 3-7 | -- | $379 | $399 |
| Group 8-14 | -- | $359 | $379 |
| Group 15+ | -- | $324 | $344 |
| Full-Time Student | -- | $324 | $344 |
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Fees do not include applicable taxes (5% GST).
Early bird cutoff date: May 23, 2017
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Recommended Accommodation
Radisson Hotel Red Deer
6500 67 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4P 1A2
phone: 403.342.6567
website: www.radisson.com/red-deer-hotel-ab-t4p1a2/canrdal
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Standard Queen Room – $109.00 plus tax per night
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Continuing Education Credits
This workshop has been formally approved by the following associations:
- Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
CACCF is only pre-approved for the workshop Navigating Addictions by Carissa Muth, Psy.D., CCC, R.Psych - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Jack Hirose & Associates is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Jack Hirose & Associates maintains responsibility for the program.
- Canadian Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA)
- Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EACC)
- Indigenous Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC)
- Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada (MDPAC)
- Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA)
† The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers (NLASW) accept CPA-approved CEUs.
* Participants will receive a certificate of completion after every workshop. Workshops are pre-approved for 5.5 or 6 credits per day unless otherwise specified.
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