Understanding and Supporting People Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder

 Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six | Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided

The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often misinterpreted and misunderstood. In this workshop, you'll build your understanding of the complex aspects of BPD and explore the diagnostic criteria and potential causes. We'll unpack the role of trauma and other adverse life events and examine the impacts on individuals and whānau. You'll learn to identify and address misconceptions and discrimination and develop effective and safe strategies and responses to help support someone with BPD. 

• Gain an understanding of the complex aspects of borderline personality disorder, including diagnostic criteria and potential causes.
• Unpack the role of trauma and other adverse life events in relation to BPD.
• Examine the impacts of BPD on individuals and whānau.
• Identify and address misconceptions and discrimination, and understand their impact.
• Learn about recommended treatments and develop effective, safe strategies to support someone with BPD.

Everyone who works with or supports people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, including mental health workers, counsellors, social and support workers, nurses, psychologists, case managers, and whānau wanting to better understand and support their loved ones.

Facilitator Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is an educational specialist and experienced mental health nurse with a strong focus on mental health, cultural safety, and disability advocacy. View full profile here.

“I thought the information was very useful and was good coming from someone who had experience in the mental health sector and worked alongside people with BPD.” - Youth Worker

“The facilitator really made the topic relevant to us/me. She had so much experience and provided a variety of information in a variety of formats which kept the day really interesting.” - Health Advisor

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
• Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.