This course on mental disorder case studies aims to help learners understand various personality disorders and mental health conditions through real-life cases. By analyzing case studies on disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, students will learn to differentiate between different disorders, analyze presentations, and explore treatment strategies. The course covers topics such as attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the Younger Self Technique for building empathy. The teaching method involves in-depth case studies, presentation examples, and discussions on treatment approaches. This course is intended for psychology students, mental health professionals, counselors, therapists, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and personality disorders.
Overview
Syllabus
Case Study: Borderline Personality Disorder.
Case Study: Dissociative Identity Disorder | Differentiating from Malingering.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder & OCPD Presentation Analysis.
Case Study - Origin of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Presentation Example: Avoidant Personality Disorder | Attachment & Psychodynamic Therapy.
Case Study - Borderline Personality Disorder with Excitement Seeking.
Case Study: Comorbid Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorders.
Case Study: Psychopath at Work | "Successful Psychopathy".
Case Study: Schizoid Personality Disorder | Cluster A Personality Pathology.
Case Study: Narcissism and Snapping | When the Narcissist Loses Control.
Can Narcissistic Personality Disorder be Treated? | Younger Self Technique for Building Empathy.
Case Study: Sudden Gains from Depression | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Case Study: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Unusual Treatment Strategy.
Case Study: Specified or Unspecified Personality Disorder | OCPD, NPD.
Case Study: Narcissistic Personality Disorder Failed Treatment Attempt.
Case Study: Rejection and Cluster B Personality Psychopathology.
Taught by
Dr. Todd Grande
