In this practice-oriented course, Dr. Han Berghuis, clinical psychologist, and Dr. Theo Ingenhoven, psychiatrist/psychotherapist, focus on the broad perspective of personality pathology. The starting point is the Alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders. In addition, psychodynamic concepts and instruments, complex differential diagnosis and indication are discussed. Possibilities and limitations of semi-structured interviews and questionnaires are discussed. The goal is to learn to integrate complex (differential) diagnostic information for integrated case conceptualization and indication. After brief theoretical introductions, joint practice with various diagnostic methods is the focus of this course.

Target

This course is of particular interest to BIG-registered GZ psychologists and clinical psychologists; psychotherapists; psychiatrists (whether in training or not), and basic psychologists with an affinity for the subject.

"Nice interaction between teachers. Good insightful literature. Good alternation between theory and practice. Very appealing approach to diagnostics and emphasis on nonspecific factors. Inspiring." ~ Former student

Objective

After completion of the course the student has knowledge of:
1. Integrative personality diagnostics using various concepts and methods;
2. Possibilities and limitations of various diagnostic tools;
3. Content and application Alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders;
4. Application of psychodynamic models and trait models in personality diagnostics;
5. Diagnostic reasoning from complex differential diagnostics for the purpose of indication setting.

Content

The following topics are covered:

• Starter Meeting (online): General Principles and Principles of Personality Diagnostics: lecturers Han Berghuis and The Ingenhoven
• Lesson Day 1 (on-site): The Alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders: lecturer Han Berghuis
• Lesson Day 2 (on location): Psychodynamic personality diagnostics: lecturer Theo Ingenhoven
• Lesson Day 3 (on-site): Differential diagnostics, comorbidity, transdiagnostic models (HiTOP): both teachers
• Lesson Day 4 (on-site): Complex casuistry and indication for treatment: both teachers

"Very inspired, inspiring instructors who make complicated theoretical material accessible." ~ Former 2024 student

Works

• Presentations
• Discussion
• Exercise
• Case study

Literature

• Berghuis, Ingenhoven, van der Heijden: Praktijkboek Persoonlijkheidsdiagnostiek. Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, 2024; Available to order at https://www.bsl.nl/shop/praktijkboek-persoonlijkheidsdiagnostiek-9789036828543  
• Additional literature and articles available via online learning environment of RINO Amsterdam. 
• Master classes Psyflix (free admission during the course!)

Data

• Online: Monday, Oct. 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• On site:
• Monday, Nov. 02, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   
• Monday, Nov. 09, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   
• Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   
• Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.