Whether we continue this depends on the kind of response we get. Video vignettes for each of the personality disorders and PC color presentation panels augment study group leader and member discussions. The beginning six hours of study focus on theory, taxonomy, assessment, and treatment of Axis II personality disorders. The next 21 hours of study focus on each of the personality disorders in terms of Millon's prototypal, vulnerability, polarity, domain, and treatment models. A special speaker program is held during the last meeting.
Participants are responsible for assigned chapter readings.
Up to 30 hours of continuing education credit can be earned by participating in the program. Full participation also earns a Diploma of Attendance from the International Center. There are so many variables in leading a Study Group. First, the group profile changes. Last semester we attracted more social workers and marriage and family therapists and fewer psychologists.