Challenges in Identifying and Addressing Co-occurring Substance Use and Personality Disorders

Description: There are a multitude of challenges in counseling persons with substance use disorders, not the least of which is the challenge of personality disorders. Oftentimes these terms are thrown around lightly, especially Borderline and Antisocial. As addictions professionals we need to take these disorders seriously as a necessary component of the treatment plan. It is estimated that between 11 and 23% of Americans are affected with personality disorders, and 50 to 60% of those with a SUD also have one or more personality disorders. If not identified correctly and addressed as part of the treatment process, outcomes will be poor. This webinar will give an overview of personality disorders, cultural issues of each, and suggested assessment and treatment approaches for the addictions professional.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe personality disorders
• Define cultural issues that should be considered during assessment of PD
• Identify affective treatment approaches for co-occurring SUD and PD
• Describe steps for self-care for the professional when treating this population

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals

Earn Continuing Education Credit: All applicants for CE credit are required to complete and pass this online CE Quiz (coming soon...) after viewing the webinar. Members of NAADAC or AccuCare Subscribers receive a Certificate of Completion for 2 CEs for free. Non-members of NAADAC or Non-subscribers of AccuCare receive 2 CEs for $25 (make payment here). A CE certificate will be emailed to you within 21 days of submission and receiving payment, if applicable. Click here for a complete list of who accepts NAADAC Continuing Education Credit.

Presenter: Dr. Frances Patterson received her Master’s degree at VA Commonwealth University in the Alcohol and Drug Education Rehabilitation Program and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at CA Southern University. She is certified by NAADAC as a MAC and SAP and is a NAADAC approved trainer. She is a certified Criminal Justice Addictions Specialist and is Board Certified as a Professional Counselor and carries Diplomate status with the American Psychotherapy Association. She is a Qualified Clinical Supervisor and serves as an oral examiner in TN. She has worked as a counselor and administrator for almost 25 years. She owns Footprints Consulting Services, LLC in Nashville, TN and has conducted professional training for 20 years. She currently trains other professionals nationwide on Ethics and Clinical Supervision. Dr. Patterson is chair of NAADAC’s clinical issues committee, a member of the NAADAC ethics committee, RVP for the SE region and a member of the Trainers Academy. In 2006 Dr. Patterson was honored to receive NAADAC’s national Professional of the Year award.

Who Should Attend: Addiction professionals, employee assistance professionals, social workers, mental health counselors, professional counselors, psychologists andother helping professionals that are interested in learning about addiction-related matters.