Theory and Treatment of Personality Disorders CEU Course Objectives

Theory and Treatment of Personality Disorders: An REBT Perspective - 5 Contact Hours

By: Dr. Albert Ellis, Ph.D.

For this course, the audio program must be purchased separately unless you already have access to it.

The course objectives are outlined below. These are provided so that you as the learner will be familiar with what to expect from this course. It outlines what should be able to do when you have completed the material and how the material is to be delivered. If you would like to have a copy of the course objectives, please print this page now.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Method:
This course is being delivered via a web-based format in which you will be asked to listen to and/or read material relevant to the topic and answer questions about the material you have heard and/or read. You will also have the opportunity to complete a course evaluation at the conclusion of the course to help the instructors know how well we are meeting the learning objectives and how well you like the format of delivery for the material. The audio material on which this course is based is purchased separately from the CEU course and may be accessed immediately online via streaming audio or mp3 download once purchased. You will also receive one or more CDs in the mail with the material for you to keep. Other feedback related to the topic or course, including questions or concerns, is always welcome and may be submitted by E-Mail.

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to introduce the learner to the treatment of personality disorders. Case examples, audience questions, and at least one live demonstration are performed to demonstrate the various REBT concepts and techniques in action.

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Skill Development:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain basic concepts of the REBT approach to psychotherapy.

2. Identify some important techniques related to the REBT approach.

3. Identify strategies for treating personality disorders using the REBT approach.

4. Describe how REBT can effective with at least two personality disorders.

5. Correctly answer 75% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.

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