Self Pathology and Personality Disorder

Interest in self and self pathology has increased somewhat in recent years largely in the context of definition and classification. Despite this interest, self is rarely defined, and the term is used in various ways. Few attempts have been made to construct a systematic taxonomy of its psychopathology. This workshop will describe a model of the self and an associated taxonomy of self pathology and review the implications of this model for classification and treatment of personality disorders. The workshop will outline current gaps and lack of a consensus in understanding the self before reviewing an evolutionary approach to selfhood. A conceptual model of contemporary selfhood will then be proposed. The workshop will then describe the role of the self in personality disorder and different forms of self pathology. Finally, it will outline the implications of this model for both diagnostic classification and treatment of personality disorders, and demonstrate good clinical practice through case vignettes.  

Offered by the Gunderson Personality Disorder Institute at McLean Hospital.

Course Agenda

Agenda for this course can be found here.

Friday, April 26, 2024, 11:00 AM - Friday, May 17, 2024, 1:45 PM EST, Online

1. Describe the concept of the self, forms of self pathology, and the role of self pathology in treating, conceptualizing, classifying personality disorders.
2. Apply knowledge of the self and self pathology to add depth and nuance to understanding of categorical and dimensional aspects of personality disorders.
3. Describe optimal principles and approaches for effective treatment of problems of self in patients with personality disorders.

Registration for this course has closed.

Dates

This course takes place April 26, 2024 and May 17, 2024 (11:00 AM -2:00 PM EST, Online).

Course Fees

• $350
• Early Bird Pricing ($300) ends March 15th!
• Students and McLean employees are eligible for a $50 discount. Contact the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute for a discount code to use at checkout.

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Refund Policy
Due to the small nature of our trainings, the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute cannot offer any refunds. If the participant is unable to attend, they may send a substitute attendee.

 

Physicians
McLean Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

McLean Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive 5.5 CE credits.

Nurses
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 5.5 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count toward 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

Social Workers
This program has been approved for 5.5 Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons College Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 92430.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors
McLean Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6085. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. McLean Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This offering meets the requirements for up to 5.5 NBCC hours.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

McLean Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.