Personality Disorders in the Populations We Treat: A Deep Dive into Antisocial & Borderline Personality Disorders
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Date & Time
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Educational Goal
Participants will gain competency in the diagnosis and treatment of Antisocial and Borderline Personality Disorders.
Description
This presentation will first provide a broad overview of Personality Disorders, including their diagnostic criteria and etiology theories. We will then focus specifically on Antisocial & Borderline Personality Disorders and why they may be prevalent in the substance use and mental health disorder fields. We’ll specifically cover the neurobiology that supports the behaviors and the science behind them. The learner will come away with a practical understanding of these disorders and some basic tools to utilize in the clinical setting.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Horn received her Doctorate in Psychology, with a teaching emphasis, from Walden University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is licensed by the state of Montana as an Addiction Counselor. She also had accreditation from NAADAC as a Masters Level Addiction Counselor (MAC) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). She currently works as the Director of Mental Health services for Rimrock Foundation, a CARF-Accredited co-occurring treatment facility that provides the full ASAM continuum of care in Billings, MT. She is responsible for ongoing training and education for clinical and support staff and supervises the mental health counseling team.