Date: Wednesday, March 28 (RSVP by March 16)
Where: Lebanon Holiday Inn and Conference Center
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Lunch will be provided for all attendees)
Cost: Fee of $10 (Limited scholarship money is available)
Gregory W. Lester, Ph.D. - clinical and consulting psychologist
Time
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Topic/Event
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8:00-8:30 am | Registration (Coffee & Donuts provided) |
8:30-8:45 | Introduction - The Honorable Steve David, Judge, Circuit Court |
8:45-10:00 | Overview of Personality Disorders Definition of Personality Disorder Prevalence rates in general population, clinical/legal populations Differences between Personality Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders Frequency of association in family issues Divorce, violence, abuse, substance use, chronic illness |
10:00-10:15 - Break | |
10:15-12:00 | Understanding Personality Disorders Causes Life course Theoretical approaches to understanding |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch (Lunch will be provided) |
1:00-2:30 | Identification of Personality Disorders Signs in childhood and adulthood Typical behavior patterns and related diagnostic references Prognostic and severity indicators Typical patterns of parenting, families, divorce behavior |
2:30-2:45 | Break |
2:45-4:30 | Handling Personality Disordered behavior Treatment vs. Behavioral Management Issues in negotiation and mediation Specific interpersonal methodologies Reframing Leverage SET principle Validation Confrontation Paradox |
4:30-4:45 | Concluding Remarks - The Honorable Steve David, Judge, Circuit Court |
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