Foundation Training for Working with BPD in Non-Clinical Settings

This training is ideal for support workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD and explores the core common factors of effective engagement with this cohort.

This workshop will develop support workers’ understanding and practice in working effectively with people with BPD. It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment of, and working with risk, as well as principles for treatment and treatment planning.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Understand how BPD occurs and presents
• Identify the principles of effective, therapeutic supportive relationships with people living with BPD
• Set and maintain limits and boundaries with clients and work with strong emotions
• Practice various grounding skills to stabilize emotions
• Demonstrate an awareness of risk factors and assess the severity of risk
• Appreciate the importance of self care, self awareness, and reflection when engaging with people who have BPD

Prerequisite: Nil

Presenters:

Lauren Yua: Mental Health Nurse / Senior Clinician, Spectrum

Lauren Yua is a registered mental health nurse with 12 years of diverse experience across community, inpatient, and crisis services. For the past 9 years, she has focused her professional development around recovery-focused interventions for individuals diagnosed with personality disorders and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Lauren’s compassionate approach prioritises the client’s perspective, empowering them to recognise and utilise their own self-expertise in their recovery journey.

Currently in position as a Senior Clinician at Spectrum, Lauren is an active member of the DBT team and the Workforce Development team. She is deeply committed to challenging the stigma surrounding personality disorder diagnoses and enjoys delivering training sessions to fellow clinicians. Lauren is dedicated to supporting her peers in enhancing their skills and confidence in working with clients who present with complex and high-risk needs.

Dylan George: Clinical Psychologist / Senior Clinician, Spectrum

Dylan George is a Senior Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, and Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor. He has experience working with personality disorder and complex trauma presentations in both youth and adult teams across the public health service. He has a training background in Mentalization Based Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and uses an integrative approach in his current work in the General Psychiatric Management (GPM) team at Spectrum. He is passionate about the value of strong therapeutic alliances and helping people to develop understanding of themselves and build their functional capacity in life.

Who should attend: Support workers and other health/wellbeing workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD.

Cost: $300 (payable by credit card only).

Lunch: A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea including a vegetarian selection is provided.

Getting to Spectrum: Spectrum is located at 110 Church Street, on the corner of Church Street and Tweedie Place. Entrance is via the front of the building, to the right of the Skoda car dealership.

Public transport:

• Tram 78 on Church Street. Alight at Tweedie Pl/Church Street (Stop 63).
• Tram 109 on Victoria Parade (about a 5 min walk to 110 Church Street)
• Tram 75 on Bridge Rd (about a 7 min walk to 110 Church Street)

Car parking:

There is very limited 2 hour street parking available in the area. All day parking is available in:

• Richmond Traders, 271 Bridge rd, Richmond – 7 minute walk ($12/day)
• 35 Elizabeth Street, Richmond – 11 minute walk ($20 a day)
• 1 Allowah Terrace, Richmond – 12 minute walk (about $26/day)

Cancellation policy: : If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event, please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event. Please note that Eventbrite's booking fees are non-refundable and will not be covered by Spectrum should you wish to cancel your ticket.

General enquiries: Email [email protected] or phone Spectrum (03) 8413 8750.

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