Personality disorders are among the most prevalent and serious mental health conditions, yet they remain one of the least understood. These disorders can significantly affect the severity, treatment response, and prognosis of co-occurring mental or physical health issues. Despite their impact, many individuals with mental health concerns are not diagnosed with a personality disorder upon discharge from inpatient care, highlighting a critical gap in clinical practice. A personality disorder is characterized by persistent patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that diverge significantly from cultural expectations. This webinar will delve into personality disorders, presenting the latest knowledge on these complex conditions. Using case examples, participants will explore the role of trauma, attachment, and other factors in the development of personality. Attendees will gain insight into the three clusters and ten types of personality disorders and learn how these disorders often coexist with other mental health conditions, affecting both severity and treatment outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the key elements in personality formation.

Recognize the impact of trauma on personality development.

Comprehend the role of attachment in shaping personality.

Become familiar with the three clusters and ten types of personality disorders.

Appreciate the coexistence of personality traits and disorders.

Acknowledge the comorbidity of personality disorders with other mental health issues and its influence on treatment.

Venue: Online Webinar.  Includes access to video recording for 30 days.

Date: Saturday, 7th of June, 2025

Time: 1100hrs to 1230hrs (Sydney/Melbourne Time)

Cost: 79.99

CPD Certificate: 1.5 hours 

About Dr Joan Haliburn: Dr Joan Haliburn is a Consultant Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist, trained in the Conversational Model of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, in the Systems Model of Family Therapy and in Attachment Strange Situation. She is in private practice and is a faculty member of the Complex Trauma Training Unit, University of Sydney at Westmead Clinical School. She has been involved in psychotherapy research and writing since graduating in 1987. Her most recent book ‘An Integrated Approach to Short Term Dynamic Interpersonal Psychotherapy: A Clinician’s Guide’ 2017 is used in the short-term therapy training course. She has also co-edited “Humanising Mental Health Care in Australia” 2019 and has authored numerous papers in local and international journals.

About eiseEducation: eiseEducation delivers exceptional webinars, short courses, and professional development training to the mental health, social services & community services sector across Australia & New Zealand. Find out more at eiseEducation.com 

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