Overview
Part 1
Create a table comparing the three clusters of personality disorders listing at least five to seven criteria in each section. An attached document, "Personality Disorders Comparison and Evaluation Table," is provided to help organize. Use the DSM to assist in the comparison. Part 2 Write a paper explaining the difference between the three clusters:
Cluster A: Odd or eccentric
Cluster B: Dramatic, emotional, erratic
Cluster C: Anxious and fearful
Research and describe the empirically validated treatments for at least three of the personality disorders. Choose one and explain how you would intervene at an individual level. Explain how you would evaluate the effectiveness of your chosen intervention.
Describe how Social Work Disposition #6: Value: Competence; Ethical Principle: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise can be valuable to you as a social worker in training.