It is estimated that approximately 20% of Canadians will be affected by a mental health disorder in their lifetime.   Today, 15 % of us are living with a mental health problem.  Personality disorders are one of them, and cause a great deal of suffering.   They have a considerable impact on the sufferer and those around him or her.   Sufferers generally have enormous difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships with others.  This leads to distress and reduced self-esteem. 

These people often suffer from other chronic illnesses, multiple addictions and poly-drug use.  This makes it more difficult to express and understand many symptoms, such as pain.   Hence the need to apply intervention strategies to make it easier to welcome these people with respect.  These suffering people often challenge our values and skills, forcing us to redefine our traditional ways of acting.

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

Intervene with kindness and communicate effectively with people with personality disorders.

TARGET CUSTOMERS

This course is particularly aimed at nurses and social workers,  PAB, all professionals and stakeholders, management members. 

7-hour accredited training course