SW 6005 - Personality Disorders

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

Personality disorders effect more than half of clinical populations and social workers are the primary professional group currently delivering direct service to these clients in therapeutic settings. This course will introduce students to the diagnoses of personality disorders as well as treatment and management approaches for persons with these disorders. A number of specific disorders will be highlighted. Causes of personality disorders as well as the effects of culture on their development will be examined. The high correlation between personality disorders and compulsive and addictive disorders, as well as the high rates of suicide and homicide in this population, will be addressed. Personal reactions to persons with personality disorders will be discussed in terms of management of the therapeutic relationship.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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