The following videotapes, audiotapes, CDs, and DVDs relate to personality disorders and other relevant mental health issues. This portion of the bibliography was compiled by the former Personality Disorders Foundation.
Baer, R. (2001). Implementing DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in Graduate Student Training Clinics.
This audiotape features a "clinical roundtable" discussion by various clinicians attending the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (November, 2001, Philadelphia, PA; 60 minutes, 211116-080, Audio Archives International, La Crescenta, CA; also see AABT web site below).
Beck, A.T. (1990). Cognitive Therapy of an Avoidant Personality.
In this live interview program, Dr. Beck conducts two sessions with a patient exhibiting avoidant personality disorder. Dr. Beck's initial interview demonstrates how the therapist, using cognitive techniques, can identify that patient's distorted beliefs. The following session shows how one can begin to modify these beliefs. (Guilford Publications: 2 cassettes with a total running time of 99 mins.; may be obtained through Guilford Press, catalog # 2966).
Benjamin, L.S. (1999). Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy for Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder.
This videotape shows a 4th session conducted by Dr. Benjamin with a client portrayed by a professional actor using real case material. Interpersonal reconstructive therapy is based on the assumption that people develop problematic patterns in order to stay connected with the important people from their past. Persistent maladaptive personality patterns represent a repetition of familiar behavior and perspectives that were appropriate given family dynamics during childhood, but that have lost their adaptive quality in adulthood. IRT helps the client to recognize, understand, and change these maladaptive patterns so he/she can experience a more fulfilling life. (40 to 50 mins.; order online or by calling the American Psychological Association; see below).
Carlson, J. (2004). Therapist/Client Boundary Challenges: A Stimulus Training Tape.
Hosted and developed by Jon Carlson, Psy.D., Ed.D., this tape is one of the American Psychological Association Psychotherapy Videotape Series (Stimulus), and is geared for psychology students and practitioners. (60-min. VHS, ISBN 1-59147-179-6, Item # 4310571; also available in DVD, ISBN 1-59147-180-X, Item # 4310709). See www.apa.org/videos.
Carlson, J. (2000). Responding Therapeutically to Patient Expression of Sexual Attraction
Developed and hosted by Dr. Carlson, this tape (also part of the American Psychological Association Psychotherapy Videotape Series) decmonstrates how six psychologists respond in session to clients' expressions of sexual attraction. Professional actors experienced in psychotherapy portray clients in unscripted and spontaneous exchanges (VHS, ISBN 1-55798-868-4, item # 4310350). See www.apa.org/videos.
Carlson, J. (1996). Responding Therapeutically to Patient Anger: A Stimulus Training Tape.
This tape (also part of the American Psychological Association Psychotherapy Videotape Series) demonstrates how seven psychologists handle patient anger in a therapy session. The vignettes are drawn from videotaped sessions in which professional actors, adept at improvisation, portrayed actual clients in unscripted and spontaneous exchanges expressing anger toward their respective therapists at some point in the session. Variety was sought in both the type of psychotherapist and the type of patient anger. The psychotherapists represent psychologists of differing gender, age, and theoretical orientation. (35-min. VHS, ISBN 1-55798-868-7, item #4310350). See www.apa.org/videos.
(1996).Diagnosis According to the DSM-IV: Program 3 .
This videotape allows clinicians to view 3 diagnostic interviews with (real) patients who have been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder, Alcohol Dependence and Alcohol Abuse, or Anorexia Nervosa. This video teaches mental health professionals how to collect the information needed to diagnose according to the DSM, and organize it to accurately distinguish one disorder from another. The doctors performing the interviews illustrate a range of techniques for drawing out patients and zeroing in on key issues. A round-table discussion occurs after each interview, in which the clinicians discuss their perspective of the case, highlight telling remarks and behaviors and their diagnostic significance, and show how to relate the findings to the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-IV. (59-min. VHS, FFH 6565, Films for the Humanities & Sciences)
(1990).Double Trouble: Recovering from Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Disorders: Part 2 - Chemical Dependency and Personality Disorders.
The audience for this videotape includes patients and families in treatment. This tape follows a chemically dependent man with Antisocial Personality Disorder, and an alcohol dependent woman with Borderline Personality Disorder (28 minutes, Connecticut Clearinghouse, Plainville, CT; see web site below).
Enright, R.D., & Fitzgibbons, R.P. (2004). Forgiveness.
This video is part of the American Psychological Association's Psychotherapy Videotape Series IV (Relationships). Hosted by Jon Carlson, Psy.D., Ed.D, this video provides the viewer with over 100 minutes of a discussion between Drs. Carlson, Enright, and Fitzgibbons, a therapy session with a real client, and a question-and-answer exchange between the three doctors. (Available in both VHS - ISBN 1-59147-131-1, item # 4310607 and in DVD - ISBN 1-59147-175-3, item # 4310706). See www.apa.org/videos.
Fidler, D.C. (1980). Simulated Psychiatric Profiles: IV. Personality Disorders: Antisocial, Histrionic, and Schizotypal Behaviors.
31-min. VHS video, 871-VI-005, Health Sciences Consortium, Chapel Hill, NC.
Freeman, A. (2001). Personality Disorder.
In this videotape, Dr. Freeman conducts a single session with a client (portrayed by a psychology student), and focuses on treatment issues, motivation, and resistance. (90-minutes, World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Vancouver, BC, July, 2001; see www.aabt.org/publication).
Gabbard, G.O. (1995). Integrated Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder: Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy.
This videotape is based on material presented at a conference sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association. (75-min. VHS, 8378, ISBN 0-88048-378-4; see www.appi.org).
Layden, M.A. (1998). Cognitive Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder .
This videotape shows a 19th treatment session involving Dr. Layden conducting cognitive therapy with a client portrayed by a professional actor depicting real case material. Cognitive therapy works to change three types of cognitions-automatic thoughts, underlying assumptions, and maladaptive schemas-and replace them with effective life skills. In this case, a 19th session is portrayed because of the amount of time needed to develop an authentic bond with the therapist secondary to mistrust schema. (40 to 50 mins.; call the American Psychological Association or order online - see bottom of list).
Leahy, R.L. (2001). Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy.
Audiotaped symposium presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (November, 2001, Philadelphia, PA; 90 minutes, 211116-280, Audio Archives International, La Crescenta, CA, or see AABT web site below). Dr. Leahy's book about this topic is listed in the "books" bibliography of the PDF web site.
Lester, G. Personality Disorders in Social Work and Health Care.
Greg Lester, Ph.D., trains professionals to identify and assess various personality disorders, and he suggests various treatment strategies. Over 65,000 individuals have received the training available on this audiotape (or CD). A comprehensive program manual is included with the order. (See Cross Country University listing below).
Lester, G. Personality Disorders II: The Advanced Course.
This audiotape (or CD) offers practitioners more in-depth training regarding the treatment of personality disorders. A comprehensive manual is included with this audiotape. Over 10,000 individuals have requested this advanced course. (See Cross Country University listing below).
Linehan, M.M. (2004). DBT for Suicidal Clients.
This videotape follows Dr. Linehan's 2001 video regarding DBT for suicidal clients meeting criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder. The more recent video focuses on later sessions in treatment (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies - Archives and World Rounds Videotapes - see address below).
Linehan, M.M. (2003). Crisis Survival Skills - Part One - Distracting and Self-Soothing. A Dawkins Production.
This videotape reviews seven ways for clients to distract themselves from painful events and emotions, and offers ways for clients to comfort themselves in times of stress. (57-min. VHS, ISBN 0-9710837-2-X, cat. # 2JLV02). See www.guilford.com.
Linehan, M.M. (2003). Crisis Survival Skills - Part Two - Improving the Moment and Pros and Cons. A Dawkins Production.
This videotape reviews skills to help clients protect themselves from impulsive or self-destructive responses to stressful situations. (48-min. VHS, ISBN 0-9710837-3-X, Cat. # 2JLVO3). See www.guilford.com.
Linehan, M.M. (2003). From Suffering to Freedom - Practicing Reality Acceptance. A Dawkins Production.
This videotape reviews how accepting the world as it is can help ease suffering. It reviews three skills that have helped individuals to cope with serious problems. (50-min. VHS, ISBN 09710837-4-X, Cat. # 2JLV04). See www.guilford.com.
Linehan, M.M. (2003). This One Moment - Skills for Everyday Mindfulness. A Dawkins Production.
This program helps clients learn and practice six skills to help them live fully and consciously in the present. (55-min. VHS, ISBN 0-09710837-5-X, Cat. #2JLV05). See www.guilford.com.
Linehan, M.M. (2001). The Status of Suicide Research and the Future of Behavior Therapy.
This audiotape features the presidential address given by Dr. Linehan at the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (now known as the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies; November, 2001, Philadelphia, PA; 60 minutes, 211116-010, Audio Archives International, La Crescenta, CA; also see ABCT web site below).
Linehan, M.M. (2001). Dialectical Behavior Therapy for a Suicidal Client Meeting Criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder.
In this videotape, Dr. Linehan conducts a single session with a client (portrayed by a psychology student), and focuses on treatment issues, motivation, and resistance. (90-minutes, World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Vancouver, BC, July, 2001; see Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies below).
Linehan, M.M. (2000). Opposite Action - Changing Emotions You Want to Change. A New Media Magic Production.
This video shows how taking opposite action can change strong negative emotions and make them feel more manageable. (26-min. VHS, ISBN 0-9710837-0-3, Cat. # 2JLV00). See www.guilford.com.
Linehan, M.M. (1995). Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: The Dialectical Approach. A Kevin Dawkins Production.
A straightforward introduction for therapists, this video teaches viewers about Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. (37-min. VHS + 36-page Manual, 567-X, Cat. #2567; see www.guilford.com).
Linehan, M.M. (1995). Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: The Dialectical Approach. A Kevin Dawkins Production.
In vivid depictions of various stages of treatment, viewers find out how to work with patients to decrease negative behaviors and posttraumatic stress, and to increase behavioral skills, self-respect and achievement of individual goals. (43-min. VHS + 36-p. manual, 840-7, Cat. #2840; see www.guilford.com).
Miller, A.L. (2000). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Adaptations and New Applications.
Audiotaped symposium presented at the 34th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (#201117-440; see AABT web site below).
Millon, T. (1999). Contemporary Trends in the Assessment and Treatment of Personality Disorders. Developments in the DSM-IV. LEA/DLN Mental Health Professionals Video Reference Library.
Dr. Millon presents theoretical principles concerning personality and its development from several views (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, intrapsychic, evolutionary) and relates them to pertinent developments in the DSM-IV. He also explains the distinguishing attributes of personality disorders as conceived within several major clinical frameworks (e.g., interpersonal, self, object relations, biogenic). Several examples of personality disorders in contemporary society are offered (e.g., O.J. Simpson, Ted Kaczynski, Terry Nichols). Dr. Millon also reviews the main features of established and contemporary personality assessment tools. (4 hours, 4 CE credits, 0-8058-3313-7; see Lawrence Erlbaum Associates listing below).
(2001).Personality Disorders: Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive.
This videotape explores the anxious or fearful (Cluster C) personality disorders. It examines the development, prevalence, symptoms, impact, and treatment of each disorder, and uses dramatic vignettes and interviews with professionals and educators. (Irvine, CA: Concept Media; 29 min. ISBN: 156437646X. Order from Connecticut Clearinghouse - see listing below).
(2001).Personality Disorders: Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal.
This videotape explores the development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and treatment of the odd or eccentric (Cluster A) personality disorders. It uses dramatic vignettes and interviews with professionals and educators. (Irvine, CA: Concept Media; 28 min. ISBN: 1564376443. Order from the Connecticut Clearinghouse - see listing below).
Reynolds, S.K. (2002). The University of Washington Treatment Study for Borderline Personality Disorder: DBT vs. Nonbehavioral Treatment by Experts in the Community.
Audiotaped symposium presented at the 36th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (#180, see AABT web site below).
Schneider, R.K. (2000). The Provocative Patient: Personality Disorders in the Primary Care Setting. Network for Continuing Medical Education.
After completing this telecourse video, participating physicians should be able to:(60-min. VHS, up to 2 CE credit hours, Program #766, Network for Continuing Medical Education, Secaucus, NJ).
- describe patient behaviors that may represent a personality disorder;
- list the DSM-IV general diagnosis criteria for personality disorders;
- identify the criteria for each of the four cluster B personality disorders - borderline, histrionic, narcissistic and antisocial;
- formulate a differential diagnosis when considering a diagnosis of personality disorder; and
- develop basic management strategies for these patients.
(1999). The Infinite Mind Explores Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hosted by Fred Goodwin, MD, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, this audiotape features a program initially aired on National Public Radio in November, 1999. This program features Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., Valerie Porr, MA (President of Treatment and Research Advancements - National Association for Personality Disorder), and Sally Bedell Smith, author of Diana, Portrait of a Troubled Princess. (60 min. tape; see TARA APD below).
Turner, R.M. (2001). What does "History of Previous Suicide Attempts" really mean in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Research?
This audiotape features a panel discussion of clinicians and researchers who attended the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (November, 2001, Philadelphia, PA; 90 minutes, #211116-110, Audio Archives International, La Crescenta, CA; also see AABT web site below).
(2004). Understanding Personality Disorders.
This DVD helps viewers begin to identify and understand personality disorders, so that treatment can be initiated when necessary. (25 mins., B0001P1I60; see Educational Video Network, Inc. - see www.amazon.com).
(1995). Understanding Personality Problems and Addiction.
This videotape illustrates the relationship between chronic personality problems and chemical dependence. Clear definitions and examples help viewers understand the importance of dealing with their problematic personality traits to achieve and maintain emotional or psychiatric stability and sobriety (20 min., Hazelden Foundation; see Connecticut Clearinghouse listing below, or order from Hazelden Foundation).
Walters, T. (2001). Personality Disorders: Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, & Narcissistic.
This videotape looks at the development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and treatment of the dramatic, emotional, or erratic (Cluster B) personality disorders. It features dramatic vignettes and interviews with professionals and educators. (Irvine, CA: Concept Media; 38 min. See Connecticut Clearinghouse listing below).
Waltz, J. (2001). The Function of Self-Harm Behavior: The Roles of Emotional Experiencing and Regulation.
Audiotaped symposium presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (November, 2001, Philadelphia, PA; 90 minutes, 211116-460, Audio Archives International, La Crescenta, CA; also see AABT web site below).
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