Upcoming CEUs
The Dance of Brokenness and Hope: Understanding and treating the impact of trauma and personality disorders on relationships
Friday, April 11, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Concorde Career College
4803 Northwest Loop 410 #200 San Antonio, TX 78229
1.5 CEUs
Is the idea of treating personality disorders for individuals daunting? And then treating personality disorders in relational dynamics? Even worse! Don’t worry, me too. Thankfully I’ve had some excellent supervisors, educators, and growing experiences that have helped make this not only manageable but easily tolerated. I hope to provide any and all education and insight to you so you can also feel confident in treating this population. In this presentation, we will explore what personality disorders look like in couple and family relationships and how trauma can be both a contributing factor and an outcome of these dynamics. The presentation will explore how the biggest impacts of personality disorders and trauma on family systems are the erosion of healthy relationships, increased conflict, and the potential for generational trauma. We will review specifically the borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder relationship cycle including specific dynamics and case examples. Finally, we will review practical ways therapists can treat personality disorders including evidence-based treatment strategies and some key therapist-specific strategies to navigate this treatment confidently and without the overwhelm.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the biggest impact of trauma and personality disorders on a family system
Understanding the BPD/NPD relationship cycle
Learn practical treatment approaches and internal boundaries that will help clinicians feel confident and effective in treating personality disorders in relationships
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Past SAART CEUs
TBHEC Rule Making and State Law Changes, Ethics and Technology – Separating Fact from Fiction (February 21, 2025)
Using the Enneagram to Understand Client Stress Responses (December 6, 2024)
Play Therapy In-Person Training (October 25, 2024)
Suicide Prevention Virtual Training (September 20, 2024)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy In-Person Training (June 21, 2024)
Ethics Training for Licensed Mental Health Professionals: Practical Strategies for Staying in Compliance (February 13, 2024)
Healing Holidays - Making your Grief Count (December 1, 2023)
Become a Presenter
We are seeking passionate presenters who can address any number of clinical topics as seen through a systemic lens, provide hands-on tools, and information on how your work can be applied to working with individuals, families, and/or couples.
Speaker proposals can be submitted throughout the year. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please complete the form below. Professionals of all licensure types are welcome to submit proposals, but we do ask that there be a systemic focus to the presentation.
Presentations are held during our bi-monthly meetings on Fridays. Each speaker will have 1.5 hrs to present, from approximately 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m (this is flexible).
Email SAART with the following information to express your interest to present:
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