Friday, December 15th, 2023
11:00 AM to 3:15 PM Eastern 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pacific CA/USA 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM Mountain CA/USA 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM London, UK 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM Madrid, Spain 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM Berlin, Germany 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM Copenhagen, Denmark 6:00 PM - 10:15 PM Helsinki, Finland
Live Online via Zoom
Video via Home Study
(60 days access)
Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, graduate-level Counselors, any other mental health professionals/providers.
Workshop Description
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This Workshop will help you enhance your skills when working with clients who have antisocial, narcissistic, and/or borderline personality disorders, ultimately facilitating breakthroughs in clinical treatment.
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This workshop will feature case studies and video examples illustrating the presentation of symptoms, treatment approaches, and management techniques for each personality disorder type. We will also explore the effectiveness of various modalities, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and dialectical therapies, which can be integrated into your daily clinical practice.
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In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
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Effectively manage antisocial personality disorder clients who may exhibit manipulative and potentially violent behavior during sessions.
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Confront the perfectionistic tendencies of clients with narcissistic personality disorder and address their inclination to exert dominance over you as their therapist.
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Gain a deeper insight into clients diagnosed with personality disorders characterized by intense emotions and a strong need for attention, testing your patience and empathy.
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Assist individuals with borderline personality disorder in managing their explosive emotions, self-harming tendencies, and desire for chaos.
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe how the DSM-5® impacts diagnosis and treatment of individuals with personality disorders.
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Identify differences between clients with antisocial, narcissistic, and borderline personality disorders to effectively inform your choice of treatment interventions.
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Describe how to manage manipulative and potentially violent behaviors with your clients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder in session to make therapeutic progress.
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Utilize at least two (2) CBT techniques to clarify behaviors, values and goals with clients diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
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List techniques to decrease explosive emotions, self-harm tendencies and cravings for chaos for clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
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Utilize at least four (4) MI (Motivational Interviewing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) techniques to help clients manage negative thoughts and images, and improve emotional regulation.
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The Envision Difference
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100 % online: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home or office via Zoom.
Live Q&A: Ask questions during the live Q & A with the presenter and participants
60 Days access: Can't attend live? Watch later. 60 days of access to the workshop recording and materials and receive a certificate with CEs for home study learning. *Exception applies, see CE section below
Workshop Schedule - 11 am to 3:15 pm to Eastern Time (ET)
11:00 am - 11:45 am
The Foundation of Personality
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DSM-5 criteria
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Core and/or surface structure and the role of the clinical disorders
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Five central components to accurate diagnosis
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Risk and Protective factors
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Antisocial Spectrum
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Developmental Pathway: Oppositional defiance to psychopathy
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Manage and avoid in-session violence and threats
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Secondary gains, suicide attempts and threats
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
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Overcome blockades – manipulation, threats, power struggles and more
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Can those with ASPD collaborate in treatment?
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Balance transference and countertransference
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
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Break
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Q & A
​Narcissistic Spectrum
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Making a connection with someone along the NPD spectrum
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NPD developmental pathway
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Narcissistic suicide and homicide
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Tackle the veneer of perfectionism
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Narcissistic critique of YOU
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Power struggles and feelings of failure
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Managing narcissistic resistance
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Prevent therapeutic sabotage
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Common NPD treatment course
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
​Borderline Spectrum
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BPD developmental trajectory
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Symptom presentation along the spectrum
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Manage self-harm and suicidality
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Crisis management is no time for treatment
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Use of transitional objects
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Create stability and build therapeutic collaboration
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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Understand and manage therapeutic derailment strategies
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Facilitate pattern recognition
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Lessen the impact of maladaptive patterns
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Identify underlying wishes and fears
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Encourage wishes for wellness and growth
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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Q & A
About Dr. Daniel Fox, PhD
Dr. Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multiple-award winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for over 20 years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. He has published several books and articles in these areas. Dr. Fox has been teaching and supervising students for over 20 years at various universities across the United States. He is currently a staff psychologist in the federal prison system, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Houston, as well as maintaining a private practice that specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex psychopathology and personality disorders. Dr. Fox has given numerous workshops and seminars on ethics and personality disorders, personality disorders and crime, treatment solutions for treating clients along the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum, emotional intelligence, managing mental health within the prison system, and others.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
4 CE credits/contact hours awarded
*CE credits also available for the home study version!
See our FAQ section below for more information
American Psychological Association (APA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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National Board for Certified Counselors
Envision Counselling and Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7241. Programs that do
not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counselling and Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program.
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
CCPA has reviewed and approved the content of this workshop for 4 CEC
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The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
This workshop is eligible for 4 CE Credits
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Please ensure to check with your individual state boards/regulatory body to verify Continuing Education Credit Hours requirements and if the workshop you are planning to take qualifies. Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about a specific course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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FAQ
What are the requirements for obtaining CEs?
Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in at the start of the live interactive webinar and logged out at the end, and attended the entire webinar to receive a certificate. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire webinar. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates will be available following webinar completion. If participants watch the recording (home study) version of the presentation, they will have access to Self-Study CE credits after completion of a short quiz.
Do I have to pay extra for CE credits?
No. The cost of CE credits is included with your workshop registration fee.​
If I cannot attend live, can I still get CE credits?
Yes. You can access the recording in the home study version, watch it in its entirety, and then pass a quiz with a score of 75% or higher. After taking the quiz, you will be able to download a certificate as proof of completion.
How do I access the home study version when it becomes available?
You will be emailed five (5) business days after the live event with instructions on how you can access Envision's online learning platform. Sign in to your online account: Locate the email and click on your personal sign-in link to set your password. You cannot locate the email we sent? Login directly through the platform. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser: https://on-demand.envisionworkshops.com/pages/home-page To login, use the email address you provided when you registered for the workshop. To create your password, click on "Forgot Password" and set up a password for your account. If you already have an account and password, use those credentials to login.
How long do I have to review the recording?
You will have 60 days to review the recording. The recording will be made available approximately five (5) business days after the live workshop.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds on purchased tickets are available up until 15 days before the date of the live workshop. There is no refund after this date. Refunds will include the ticket price less a $50 processing fee for all refunds/price adjustments. *Prices subject to change. Refunds within 15 days of workshops will be in the form of a workshop credit. These credits do not expire. Please email registration@envisionservices.ca if cancellation is required.
If I have special needs or require accommodations, what do I do?
Email registration@envisionservices.ca at least five (5) business days prior to the live workshop to request accommodations or discuss your needs. Envision cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
If I have a complaint or grievance, who do I contact?
Please email registration@envisionservices.ca. All grievances must be in writing and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.
Is there commercial support or a conflict of interest for this presentation?
Dr. Fox receives a speaking honorarium from Envision. There are no known conflicts of interests for this program. Envision does not receive any financial support for this presentation. Literature may be referred to during the presentation. Envision will not receive any book royalties and was not offered any financial incentives for the mention of those books. Please note that authors of these books will get a royalty from any sale made of their books as per their agreement with the publishing company. For more information on any potential conflict of interest or financial support, attendees may email Envision at registration@envisionservices.ca.