To equip delegates with a range of knowledge and skills with which to sensitively and effectively support someone with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder.

■ What is meant by the term personality disorder

■ The controversy surrounding the diagnosis

■ How personality disorder compares to other mental health conditions

■ What causes personality disorder

■ The different types of personality disorder

■ General features and common difficulties

■ General principles of support; medical, psychological and social

■ What is anti social personality disorder and how can staff be of effective help?

■ What is borderline personality and how can staff be of effective help?

■ The importance of support for the supporter working in this area

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Please book your places via email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk