Bill Eddy One Day Workshop - Managing High Conflict Personalities in Legal Disputes
uon-logo-news-events-tile.jpg
Research shows that people with personality disorders are increasing in society at large, as well as in legal disputes.
This one-day professional development workshop focuses on managing personalities in conflict resolution; particularly resolving disputes involving ‘high conflict’ behaviours. It will help practising professionals recognise personality styles, choose appropriate intervention techniques, and maintain ethical principles while dealing with difficult people, both professionally and personally.
Five personality disorders will be discussed in terms of their mental health issues and their high-conflict dynamics: borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial and histrionic. The phenomenon of ‘negative advocates’ will also be examined. Negative advocates including family members, friends and some unwary professionals, often join in high-conflict disputes, adding to the confusion and intensity of the conflict. Many of the most effective methods of managing high-conflict people are counter-intuitive, so that practice and discussion are necessary to implement these methods, especially when under stress.
Full price $590
Groups of 3 or more please contact: uonlawevents@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.