DSW Candidate – Imani Dalcoe, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
She Get It From Her Mama: Understanding the Shared Etiology of Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorders Comorbidity
DSW Candidate – Imani Dalcoe, AAS, BSW, MSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
She Get It From Her Mama: Understanding the Shared Etiology of Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorders Comorbidity
This presentation deep-dives into the complicated relationship between narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), highlighting the shared etiological factors as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges posed by such a comorbidity. Pulling from a systematic literature review and empirical research, the presentation will explore the genetic, environmental, and psychological underpinnings of the disorders. The presentation will then discuss how early childhood experiences, attachment disruptions, and certain socio-environmental factors contribute to the development of NPD and BPD comorbidity.
The presentation will then explore the implications of the findings for clinical practice, underscoring the need for a refined diagnostic tool as well as tailored treatment plans. Following, the presenter will then discuss the importance of an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic approach that accommodates the complexities of NPD and BPD comorbidity with the goal of increasing clinical efficacy and improving patient outcomes. Participants will gain insights into advanced strategies for managing the clinical challenges associated with such a comorbidity, informed by the latest research and clinical innovations in the field of social work.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the shared genetic, environmental, and psychological factors contributing to the comorbidity of NPD and BPD.
- Identify the key diagnostic challenges and explore refined criteria for accurately distinguishing between overlapping symptoms of NPD and BPD.
- Discuss evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored for the effective management of NPD and BPD comorbidity.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
