Working With People Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Overview
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health diagnosis that is often misunderstood and highly stigmatized. The diagnosis is characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior, which can affect interactions with providers and other clients. This training provides an extensive understanding of BPD, including an overview of the criteria needed for a BPD diagnosis, how providers can be impacted by and best respond to challenging behaviors associated with individuals with BPD, and strategies for providers experiencing challenges when working with someone with BPD. There will also be examples of evidence-based interventions specifically designed for BPD symptomology, emphasizing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) by Marsha Linehan. The concepts of emotional regulation, mindfulness, and empathic responses will be explored through discussions, case studies, and role plays. Participants can expect to leave the training with an increased understanding of how and why BPD manifests, and methods for addressing challenging behaviors associated with BPD by utilizing a recovery-oriented and person-centered approach.
Learning objectives
- Describe the theories about the causes of borderline personality disorder
- Identify and describe the symptoms of borderline personality disorder
- Illustrate challenges that come up for the provider when working with someone with borderline personality disorder
- Identify evidence-based methods of intervention for working with a client with borderline personality disorder
Training times
Date | Time | CE Credits | Availability |
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May 06, 2024 (Monday) |
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (for all dates) |
5.0 CEs
| Space available |