Families on the Line: Exploring the Interplay Between Family Dynamics, Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents
Families on the Line: Exploring the Interplay Between Family Dynamics, Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents
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Fiona Yassin, MScMore Info
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-In-Person
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Southern Hemisphere IVWalt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Attending this session on severe mental health presentations in childhood and adolescence will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and its impact on young individuals. BPD is the most frequently diagnosed personality disorder among adolescents, typically emerging in late adolescence and often diagnosed in early adulthood. This session will delve into the intricacies of BPD, including its common co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
One of the core discussions will focus on the controversies and challenges in diagnosing BPD, particularly in individuals under 18. The validity and reliability of diagnostic tests for this age group remain hotly debated topics within the clinical community. Recent updates in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) have introduced new diagnostic criteria, including potential severity markers, aimed at easing diagnosis. However, the stigma associated with a BPD diagnosis, especially in adolescents, raises critical questions about the necessity and impact of such labeling. This session will provide insights into these controversies, helping you navigate the complex landscape of adolescent mental health diagnosis.
Understanding differential diagnosis is crucial in clinical practice, and this session will explore alternative diagnoses that must be considered when assessing for BPD. Conditions such as Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) share common factors with BPD, including trauma histories and emotional dysregulation. Thorough differential diagnosis is essential to exclude other conditions that may present with similar symptoms, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Trauma plays a significant role in the development and manifestation of BPD in adolescents. This session will address the various ways trauma can present, including non-suicidal self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide attempts, viewing these behaviors as coping mechanisms. Additionally, the session will explore trauma within the family system, including grief and loss associated with miscarriage and assisted pregnancies, and how these experiences impact parenting styles and the development of BPD.
Early intervention is key to improving outcomes for adolescents with BPD. Reliable and valid assessment tools are available for use from age 7, and early diagnosis and intervention can mitigate the impact on daily functioning, reduce Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), and improve overall clinical outcomes. This session will highlight the importance of early diagnostic practices and the potential benefits of timely support.
Practical solutions for the management and care of adolescents with BPD will also be a focal point of this session. Family therapy, in particular, is highlighted as a crucial tool for managing and repairing relationships affected by BPD. This therapeutic approach fosters communication, understanding, and healing within the family unit. A multidisciplinary approach involving mental health professionals, educators, and family members is essential for effective management and care, ensuring a holistic treatment plan that addresses all aspects of the individual’s life.
By attending this session, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies for diagnosing, understanding, and managing severe mental health presentations in childhood and adolescence. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, improve your clinical practice, and ultimately enhance the lives of the young individuals you support. Don’t miss this chance to a join a community dedicated to advancing the field of adolescent mental health.
- • Counselor
- • Marriage & Family Therapist
- • Nurses
- • Physicians
- • Social Worker
- • Substance Use Disorder Professionals
- • Psychologist
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the formulation, leading to diagnosis, time to diagnosis and benefits of early diagnosis, if any.
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Explain how to use differential diagnosis when diagnosing BPD.
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Identify at least one similarity between BPD and: ADHD, CPTSD, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder.
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Summarize recent updates to the ICD-11 and DSM5-TR regarding BPD.
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Explain how to consider the family as the patient.
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Identify at least three practical management skills to use in clinical practice and parenting.
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Pu J, Zaidi MF, Patel M, Atluri LM, Gonzalez NA, Sakhamuri N, Athiyaman S, Randhi B, Gutlapalli SD, Mohammed L. The Influence of Family Intervention on the Treatment of Adolescent Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Literature Review. Cureus. 2023 Jun 21;15(6):e40758. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40758. PMID: 37485165; PMCID: PMC10361633.
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Fonagay. P Speranza. M Expert Article, Borderline personality disorder in adolescence an expert research review. Updated 2023
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Johnstone, Marshall and McIntosh. A review compaing DBT, mentalization for adolescents with borderline traits, suicide and self harming behaviour. 2023
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Chenan, Sharp, Hoffman. Prevention and early intervention for borderline personality disorder. A novel public health priority World Psychiatry 2017
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and TPN.health. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0654.
This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming.This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programing. Counselor Skill Group: Counseling Services
Trusted Provider Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Trusted Provider Network maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LEPs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing education credit for LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0125.
