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The theme for the 2023 BPD Awareness Week campaign is
'Be the Difference - Principles of Care'
People living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often experience stigma and discrimination which remains a significant barrier to accessing appropriate care.
The core principles of care are drawn from the common factors of ‘what works’ in effective therapies. They can be easily incorporated in the practice of health professionals, expanding access to treatment and ensuring every interaction can be therapeutic.
Be the difference, make a difference, by applying the core BPD principles of care in your practice.
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For our Vic followers: the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing is seeking feedback from the Victorian public to determine which of 18 research priorities recommended by the Royal Commission should be addressed first. psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/research/msps-research-groups/mental-ill-health-stigma-lab/p...
They are especially keen to hear from community members who have an intersection with, or an interest in, the public mental health system. This includes but is not limited to individuals with lived and living experiences of mental health challenges, families, carers, supporters, health and mental workers, researchers, students, and other interested community members.
This time of the year can be an especially stressful time for people living with BPD and also for those who support them - family, friends, supporters.
Here's some strategies carers may find helpful:
1) Try to plan as much as you can in advance and yet also be prepared to be flexible. If possible agree as a family on an approach.
2) Have realistic expectations. Consider what has worked/not worked previously.
3) Self-Care. It's important to look after your own well-being too. Taking care of yourself enables you to better support others
Remember, small changes can make a large difference.This time of the year can be an especially stressful time for people living with BPD and also for those who support them - family, friends, supporters.
Here's some strategies carers may find helpful:
1) Try to plan as much as you can in advance and yet also be prepared to be flexible. If possible agree as a family on an approach.
2) Have realistic expectations. Consider what has worked/not worked previously.
3) Self-Care. It's important to look after your own well-being too. Taking care of yourself enables you to better support others
Remember, small changes can make a large difference.
Please join us for the final instalment of our 2023 webinar series.
DATE: Wednesday 13th September 2023
TIME: 7.30pm AEDT
YOU, ME & BPD: OUR 20-YEAR JOURNEY OF LOVE, GROWTH & CONNECTION
Allison and Alex are a couple of 20 years. They have walked a life of mental health challenges together. Allison and Alex will discuss challenges, learnings, and how Family Connections helped them navigate the complex world of big emotions in relationship
REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL: drct-neabpd.prod.supporterhub.net/events/webinar-december-2023-allison-alex-li
This is a free webinar, but we kindly ask for a small $20 donation to support the future of our organisation.
Presentation will be recorded and recording link will be available in the fortnight following the presentation.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Please note our disclaimer in recognition that our webinars hosted by NEABPD Australia have been prepared in good faith and for the purpose of sharing information only with our audience. All information shared is generic and should not be used as a standalone resource for accessing mental health or general health assistance, nor constitute clinical advice. You should seek your own independent professional advice concerning your situation. NEABPD Australia accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or decisions relating to information presented during these webinars.
Recently Australian BPD Foundation were interviewed by ABC Australia. Here's a portion of the interview calling for better training for first responders and healthcare workers, to upskill them to have the capacity to offer more appropriate treatment and support for people living with borderline personality disorder.
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www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/more-training-needed-for-personality-disorders/102946028?fbclid...Recently Australian BPD Foundation were interviewed by ABC Australia. Here's a portion of the interview calling for better training for first responders and healthcare workers, to upskill them to have the capacity to offer more appropriate treatment and support for people living with borderline personality disorder.
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www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/more-training-needed-for-personality-disorders/102946028?fbclid...
The December 2023 BPD eBulletin shares news of our AGM, reports on various system responses to mental distress, and a link to our gorgeous BPD Bandannas if you are looking for a lovely gift for your fur family! We encourage everyone to remember their skills and self-care over the holiday period, so we have included some tips and info on safety plans, crisis kits and Advance Care Directives. Please take care of yourself and we look forward to reconnecting with you again in 2024 with our combined January/February issue.
Dec 2023 BPD news, training, supports and more!
Dec 2023 BPD news, training, supports and more!
Skills and Self-Care