Supporting Participants personality Disorders

Course Overview

This course provides a specialized framework for support workers assisting participants living with complex personality disorders. It focuses on the customization of interpersonal approaches and behavioral boundaries to support individuals with diverse emotional and relational needs.

Aligned with NDIS psychosocial disability standards, this training equips staff with the skills to provide stable, consistent support while managing the unique challenges associated with Borderline and Antisocial Personality Disorders. Participants will learn to balance professional empathy with the firm boundaries necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for both the participant and the worker.

What You’ll Learn

• Define the clinical nature of personality disorders and how they impact emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.

• Identify the specific characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), including fear of abandonment and identity shifts.

• Master specialized communication techniques, such as validation and “limit-setting,” to manage high-intensity emotional exchanges.

• Understand the core therapies used in BPD support, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.

• Recognize the traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and implement strategies for safety and accountability.

• Execute crisis management and de-escalation protocols tailored for personality-based behavioral crises.

• Clarify the role of the support worker as a consistent, non-judgmental anchor within the participant’s multidisciplinary team.

• Maintain objective, fact-based documentation that avoids clinical labeling while meeting NDIS reporting requirements.

• Apply strategies to reduce stigma, fostering an environment that prioritizes the participant’s personhood over their diagnosis.

Course Modules

• Understand Personality Disorders

• Understand Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Implement Effective Communication Strategies for BPD

• Apply Support Techniques and Therapies for BPD

• Understand Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

• Apply Support Techniques for Managing Crises

• Understand the Role of Support Workers and Carers

• Documentation and Reporting for NDIS

• Reduce Stigma and Promote Understanding

Designed For

• Disability support workers and psychosocial recovery coaches.

• NDIS providers and team leaders managing complex mental health portfolios.

• Residential care staff and youth workers in high-needs environments.

• Mental health support workers and community practitioners.

• Team leaders responsible for staff supervision and boundary-management training.