Training

Understanding and supporting the relational harm inflicted by Persons Displaying Psychopathic Traits (PDPT)

Until recently, little has been understood about the insidious relational harm that goes undetected in millions of relationships by psychological, psychopathic abuse. Psychopathy is a contentious, ill-defined term. This is largely due to the fact that unlike other pathologies, the superficial outward appearance of normality (which Cleckley (2015) called ‘the mask of sanity’), defies accurate clinical observation, so no common categorisation can be agreed upon. As such, it remains excluded from DSM-V (2013), its traits being clustered instead with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). To date, this has compounded confusion within the profession, as definition is increasingly blurred in its associations with ASPD and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

An evidenced pathology

Recognising the issue, I spent six years researching this relational phenomenon. I have now named this evidenced, measurable pathology Persons Displaying Psychopathic Traits (PDPT).

PDPT abuse

The fundamental difference between a PDPT and other DSM-V (2013) Cluster B personality disorders is a congenital neurological disorder that results in absence of conscience. The added chameleon like ability for disguise and convincing capacity to emulate the full range of human emotions (including unconditional love), purely for self-gain, is what sets this pathology apart.

This is often not the presenting issue in therapy and clients do not always fit the profile of a victim of domestic psychological abuse. They are often unaware of their own worsening atypical symptoms and are grappling with a deep sense of confusion, longing, self-blame and psychological torment, whilst feeling isolated and mis-understood. Treating symptoms of inevitable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is clinically necessary but does not address the full range of symptoms that include atypical trauma and chronic and persistent cognitive dissonance. It is therefore essential knowledge for all professionals who treat this client base to understand and recognise potential PDPT abuse and to equip themselves with the skills to treat this prevalent condition.

Resulting from years of continued research, I offer scientifically evidenced, cogently researched training to professionals, after which you will be invited to join a newly forming network of UK based practitioners and organisations who can recognise, understand and professionally support victims of abuse from partners/persons displaying psychopathic traits (PDPT).

I offer half-day, one day and two-day training to individuals, groups and organisations.

THIS WORK IS URGENT. Please contact me, Jayne Dales-Tibbott at
info@brunswick-counselling.co.uk or call me on 07868 083044 to arrange training. I will be happy to discuss this further upon request.

Professional network

If you are a Psychotherapist who already understands and works with PDPT and would like to take referrals from this site, please contact me at info@brunswick-counselling.co.uk in the first instance.

Your contact will be most welcome.