Personality Disorder in Older Adults Capacity Building Package

The Personality Disorder in Older Adults Capacity Building Package provides educators, behavioural support champions and/or leaders with grab-and-go, evidenced informed educational resources. The goal is to build capacity within clinical teams to skillfully and confidently care for individuals living with personality disorder, and to avoid/reduce compassion fatigue. The educational resources are aimed at point-of-care team members in all sectors, as well as leadership. They are meant to prompt reflective practice and practical application strategies.

The package contains a comprehensive information booklet, educational slide decks with speaking notes and tip sheets.

Educational Resources

• Background & Guidelines
• Information Booklet - Personality Disorder in Older Adults: Understanding the Person, Building Skillful Approaches and Fostering Wellness in Care Teams
• Educational Slide Decks:
  • Slide Deck #1 (45–60 min) - Personality Disorder in Older Adults: Understanding the Person, Building Skillful Approaches and Fostering Wellness in Care Teams
  • Slide Deck #1 (45–60 min) with speaking notes - Personality Disorder in Older Adults: Understanding the Person, Building Skillful Approaches and Fostering Wellness in Care Teams
  • Slide Deck #2 (15–20 min) - Personality Disorder in Older Adults: A Brief Overview
  • Slide Deck #2 (15–20 min) with speaking notes - Personality Disorder in Older Adults: A Brief Overview
• Tip Sheets:
  • Personality Disorder: Essential Care & Communication Strategies
  • Personality Disorder: Setting Healthy Boundaries
  • Personality Disorder: Communication Strategies to AVOID and to Try in Difficult Moments
  • Personality Disorder: Preventing Team Splitting
  • Personality Disorder in Older Adults: Myths & Facts