The Clinician’s Guide to Personality Disorders: A Framework for Effective Treatment

9:00 AM
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12:00 PM

Zoom

Participants will strengthen their understanding of key diagnostic features, differential considerations, and common comorbidities while exploring effective brief interventions that can be applied immediately in practice.
NZPsS Member $95' NZPsS Student $50; Non-Member $145

This interactive professional development workshop introduces clinicians to the ten personality disorders defined in the DSM-5-TR, organized by clusters A, B, and C. Participants will strengthen their understanding of key diagnostic features, differential considerations, and common comorbidities while exploring effective brief interventions that can be applied immediately in practice.

Grounded in international best-practice principles and informed by culturally responsive care, the session emphasizes clinical reflection, integrity in relationships, and respect for individual and collective wellbeing. Through case-based learning and guided discussion, attendees will refine their ability to identify and respond to personality dynamics in ways that promote safety, dignity, and positive therapeutic outcomes.

This training supports the Society’s mission to raise the profile of psychology and advance ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based practice across diverse communities, serving as both a stand-alone workshop and a foundation for further professional learning in personality disorder treatment.

Presenter: Dr Daniel Fox

Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, award-winning author, and international speaker based in Texas. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in personality disorders, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Fox has worked in state and federal prisons, universities, and private practice, and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. He is the author of several bestselling books and tools, including The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook, The BPD Card Deck, and Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic Workbook. His work is widely used by clinicians and clients around the world and has been translated into multiple languages. Dr. Fox also hosts a popular YouTube channel dedicated to mental health and personality disorders.