Richard Sears – CBT for Cluster B Personality Disorders, Techniques and Strategies You Need to Know

But, a deeper understanding of these disorders is helpful. and The most effective principles and It can be very rewarding to learn new techniques. to You will be amazed at the positive ripple effects these clients experience and Their families.

Richard Sears – CBT for Cluster B Personality Disorders, Techniques and Strategies You Need to Know

Clients with cluster B Personality disorders (borderline, antisocial and histrionic) and Narcissistic) can be one of the most difficult. for therapists. Clinicians who lack the proper training can make clients more miserable. and Put themselves at risk. for Licensure board complaints

But, a deeper understanding of these disorders is helpful. and The most effective principles and It can be very rewarding to learn new techniques. to You will be amazed at the positive ripple effects these clients experience and Their families.

In this recording, join clinical psychologist and author Dr. Richard Sears for A direct, compassionate approach for These individuals can be helped by cutting-edge, practical interventions that are grounded and theoretically sound.

You’ll learn:

• How even the most frustrating and unadaptive behaviors can be conditioned and Enhanced over time (and What to do about it)
• How do you recognize? and Refrain from forming unhealthy thoughts
• Strategies for Be free from your struggles with thoughts and feelings and Unhealthy behaviors
• Skills for managing stress, pointers for managing stressful sessions, etc.
• How to avoid getting “sucked in” You can be hooked into the drama. “crisis of the week”
• How to Model presence in distress and emotional chaos

With solid principles and Dr. Sears These concepts will be brought to you and Methods to Passion is the key to a fulfilling life and Humor can be a practical tool for you to use-Away to Use it in your next therapy session!

1. Differentiate diagnostically among the four Cluster B Personality disorders to You must accurately inform the treatment planning team.
2. Use treatment interventions that are based on cognitive and Behavioral approaches, including chain analysis and exposure. ABC records and challenging distortions, for Clients with personality disorders are diagnosed.
3. Recognize and Address potential clinical issues like crisis management, countertransference and boundary setting and self-care.
4. Implement mindfulness-Interventions based to increase clients’ psychological flexibility and Reduce emotional intensity

What You Need to Know About Cluster B Diagnoses and Approaches

• Diagnostic criteria: Borderline, antisocial personality disorders, histrionic personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorders
• Differential diagnosis considerations: Key features of each disorder
• Top indicators of PD you won’t find in the DSM-5®
• 5 things clusters are not as well-known as you might think. B Personality disorders
• How to avoid judgment and Labeling and Its importance

CBT Treatment Strategies and Techniques for Cluster B Your Guide to Practical Application

Behavior – What? to Maladaptive Behavior: Self-Management-Manipulation, Sabotage and Attention Seeking

• How to Habits that have been conditioned throughout a lifetime can be changed
• Disrupting reinforcement
• 5 things that could actually encourage maladaptive behavior
• Practical application of classical and Operant conditioning concepts
• The roots of behavioral therapy
  • Psychoeducation: Increase clients’ insight into how their behavior is reinforced
  • Techniques to increase distress tolerance and We are moving towards healthier choices
  • Chain analysis: to address a client’s feelings of hopelessness, improve awareness and identify precipitating factors and Points of choice
• Case study: Sam, the Man Who Blames Everyone Else

Cognitive – What? to Recognize and Stop forming unhealthy thinking patterns

• How to Address negative beliefs about treatment, the experience or negative emotion and getting better
• How to Use cognitive techniques specifically to adapt for Cluster B
  • ABC records and Challenging Beliefs Worksheets
  • Socratic dialogue
  • Common cognitive distortions
• Why challenging your client’s thoughts can make things worse
• Case study – Martha, the Woman Who Confused Her Thoughts and Memories that are a part of Reality

Mindfulness and Acceptance – Let Go of Stressful Thoughts and Feelings and Behaviors

• How to Increase psychological flexibility, decrease emotional intensity and Keep your eyes on the bigger picture
• Why mindfulness? and Relaxation and relaxation do not necessarily go hand in hand
• Mindfulness mistakes – Inadvertently encouraging avoidance
• How to adapt mindfulness and acceptance techniques for Cluster B
  • Cognitive defusion: Removing thoughts from your head
  • Acceptance: Letting Go of Control
  • Mindfulness: Develop the ability to be mindful to Stay present
  • Observe your self: Get a better sense of who you are
  • Identifying values: Finding the “why”
  • Engage in committed action

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• Case study – Arthur the Loving, Self-The Centered Father

Considerations for Special Clinical Use for Personality Disorder Practitioners

• Crisis management: Suicidal ideation/gestures and self-injury
• Make a clear plan for crisis management to Clients’ safety is our top priority and Avoid personal liability
• What you really need to avoid – documentation considerations and More
• 5 signs you need to check your boundaries
• Preventive measures to Avoid crossing boundaries and False reporting to Board of licensure
• Strategies for recognizing and Countertransference: Being honest without losing sight
• Top 3 Tips for Staying present during session
  • Balance boundaries with compassion
  • Be present in distress and not be complicit in the emotional chaos
  • Internal messages – Don’t get sucked into
• Exercise: People who bother you