How to Work with the Different Personality Adaptations
Chapel Hill
The concept of personality adaptations offers an exciting, new approach to working with personality dynamics. It was originated by Paul Ware, M.D. and Taibi Kahler, Ph.D., and further developed by Vann Joines, Ph.D., as a result of thirty years of clinical observation and research. The workshop will cover the diagnosis and treatment of six basic personality adaptations: Creative-Daydreamer (schizoid), Brilliant-Skeptic (paranoid), Charming-Manipulator (antisocial), Playful-Resister (passive-aggressive), Responsible-Workaholic (obsessive-compulsive), and Enthusiastic-Overreactor (histrionic). These adaptations form the basic building blocks of personality and can be observed across the different DSM-IV-R disorders. Each adaptation has its own unique way of approaching the world, working most effectively in making changes, and defending against vulnerability. We will look at how the adaptations develop, how they interact in the world, the major treatment issues for each, and how to work most effectively with each type (with demonstrations). A new book (Personality Adaptations, Lifespace, 2002) anda questionnaire (JPAQ) developed by Dr. Joines for understanding and assessing the adaptations will also be offered. By knowing these adaptations, therapists, regardless of their theoretical orientation, can quickly establish rapport, target interventions with maximum effectiveness, and avoid getting stuck in the client’s defenses.
| DATES: |
June 25-26, 2010 |
| TIME: | 9:00am – 5:00pm daily |
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| FACULTY: | Vann Joines, Ph.D. |
| TUITION: | $300 ($280 if registered by May 25, $100 deposit) |
| CONT. ED UNITS: | 12 |
