Psychoeducation Session for People Living with BPD

[This session is NOT for clinicians. If you are a clinician please forward the registration details to your client.]
About this Event

NB: This session is NOT for clinicians. If you are a clinician please forward the registration details to your client

Spectrum is a statewide service in Victoria specialising in treatment, education, research and advocacy for personality disorder and/or complex trauma.

As part of our education and training, we offer an online psychoeducation session for people with a lived experience of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and/or complex trauma.

About the session:

2-hour single-session delivered online
No cost
Small groups
Clinicians led - psychiatrist and clinical psychologist
Interactive, opportunity to ask questions and discuss information provided
No pressure to speak if you are reluctant
Receive useful handouts, videos and education resources
No need to have prior knowledge about BPD and/or complex trauma

Content of the session:

Diagnosis and symptoms
Risk factors to the development of BPD
BPD across the life span
Evidence-based treatments for BPD
Factors that contribute to remission and recovery
Debunk common myths about BPD
Story of recovery from a person with a lived experience of BPD
Coping with chronic stress and self-care practices

Step 1- Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Spectrum’s online psychoeducation session:

You must be over 18 years of age
Living with BPD and/or complex trauma
Interested in learning about the latest knowledge on BPD and/or complex trauma
Live in Australia
Not currently in hospital or currently experiencing acute crisis

Step 2- Register now

Once you have registered, you will receive an email from Spectrum’s administration team welcoming you to the session and receive handouts for the session.

The administration team will send you a reminder text prior to the date conforming your attendance.

If you need support to register or have any further questions, please contact Spectrum on (03) 8413 8750 or [email protected]

Cost: Free

Online: Delivered online via zoom. A link will be sent a few days before the session.

Facilitators: Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist

NB: This session is NOT for clinicians. If you are a clinician/case manager/health care worker etc please forward the registration details to your client