Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association

 Date:         11/11/25               

Location:  STR Bucks County- 1400 Veterans Highway,  Levittown, PA 19056

Title of presentation:  Personality Disorder and Psychosis Training

 Goals/Objectives:

1. Provide a brief overview of diagnosis and education on treating individuals

2. Discuss a roadmap of treatment options   

3. The importance of approach to clients with MH issues

Presenter:Manuel J Rivera, MA, LPC, CAADC, C-DBT, NCC, ACS

Manuel is the Senior Director of Clinical Services for STR Behavioral Health.  He holds a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Masters in Clinical/ Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University. Manuel began working in Human Services at various clinical settings providing treatment to adolescent populations struggling with various Social Skills Deficits ranging from Autistic Spectrum Disorder to Conduct Disorder.  Over the last 17 years, Manny has been providing treatment to those struggling with Mental Health, SUD, and other related co-occurring disorders.  Whether working as a clinician, supervisor, or trainer, Manuel’s fundamental philosophy is grounded in identifying how human relationships are both rewarding and challenging. Early on in his education, his Professor said, “You cannot hope to know yourself (or anyone else) without understanding how the love-loss dynamic plays out in your life.” This has been a template for understanding how issues of transference and counter-transference can impact the way people communicate and connect with one another.    

2.0 Credits: PDH, CE

9:30                 Networking

10:00               Introductions

10:00-12:00    Presentation

12:00               Announcements

Food:              Continental Breakfast provided by STR Behavioral Health

Overview of Training:  This workshop will assist in increasing competency for clinical professionals and those in direct contact with people who may be struggling with Mental Health diagnoses. We will discuss an opportunity to explore hesitations they may have experienced in their respective practice. Additionally, it will increase discussion around strategies and approaches to the managing personality disorders with/without psychosis.