Survival Skills (BPD & PTSD)

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BPD Survival Skills (BSS) is the cornerstone of our educational programs.

BSS provides a comprehensive understanding of the effects of BPD upon sufferers and the collateral damage it causes to their relationships. BSS teaches you how to anticipate, identify, avoid and or recover from negative episodes associated with BPD behaviors. BSS also provides participants with a thorough understanding of the practical uses and applications of DBT and MBT when interfacing with BPD sufferers.

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
– Mark Twain (1835 – 1910)

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Learn to:

• Understand Borderline Personality Disorder – BPD is one of the least understood of the personality disorders. Whereas other disorders have gained significant notoriety, BPD is still relatively unknown and or misunderstood amongst professionals and laypeople alike. Participants will be afforded a practical, pragmatic and functional knowledge of BPD along with the disease’s effects upon sufferers and bystanders alike.

• Build Trust – Trust is of paramount importance to sustaining a successful, productive relationship with those who suffer from this disease. Participants will learn how their innocent behaviors and well intended comments can be misinterpreted by those with BPD, creating an environment of suspicion and distrust. Participants will be afforded the opportunity, through lecture and roll play, to learn the skills required to build and foster a safe, trusting relationship with BPD sufferers.

• Convert Anger to Empathy – Anger and frustration are natural reactions to the stereotypical behaviors of those afflicted with BPD. Learning to convert anger into productive, communicated, compassionate empathy will greatly improve relationships with BPD sufferers.

• Minimize stressful interactions – ‘Stress is a killer’, we have all heard this aphorism. BPD is amongst the most significant of stress inducing personality disorders. This stress applies not only to the sufferer but in many cases the induced levels of stress are far greater for those who interact with the afflicted person. Participants will learn revolutionary Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques for minimizing and controlling stressful situations.

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Course Outline:

What’s Borderline Personality Disorder

Professional description & laypersons interpretation of BPD
The impact of BPD upon society at large
Collateral damage to interpersonal relationships
Learning to accept the reality of life under BPD
Letting go of your expectations

The Smoke & Mirrors of BPD

Understanding irrational responses to normal situations
Basic understanding of relevant areas in the human brain
How specific parts of the brain are affected by BPD

Changing Lanes on the Behavioral Highway

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Overview of how thoughts influence behavior
Learning to walk in the other persons shoes (Mentalization)
How to change your behaviors without sacrificing integrity
How to utilize DBT therapy in your family situation

Leveling the Playing Field

Interpreting emotional behaviors
Translating rational reactions into productive communication
Practice through role-play

Doing & Saying the Right Thing is an Art Form

What is validation
Why validation is imperative
How to validate without being disingenuous

Using & Teaching Survival Skills

Self-defense in the BPD wilderness
Promise them anything but give them Arpège
Keep your eye on the ball
Contingency planning & emergency preparedness
Teaching them to fish (survival when you’re gone)

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Sandy B.

Married 44 years, 3 children, 4 grandchildren.
37 years (and counting) as a BPD care & support parent.
Founder – Bpd global & TARA California.
President – NAMI local affiliate (2000 – 2001).
Board of Directors – NAMI local affiliate (1996 – 2000)
Instructor – NAMI “Family-to-Family Education Program”
24 years of commercial and non-profit employment.
In addition to her many years providing care and support as a BPD parent, Sandy has been thoroughly educated in the practical application of DBT and numerous other therapeutic disciplines related to supporting those afflicted with BPD.
Sandy has conducted many workshops and seminars, all directed toward helping people interact productively with BPD sufferers.

Karen S.

25 years of marriage, 2 children, 1 grandchild
33 years (and counting) as a BPD care & support parent
36 years as an elementary school teacher
10 years training other educators
MA degree – Literacy
7 years as TARA California workshop & support-group instructor
Former NAMI Family to Family instructor

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When • Where • How

Fees:

Yes, we need to keep the lights on, host the website, buy gasoline and purchase materials. As a result of our expenses, we must charge a modest fee for anyone wishing to take this course.

Individuals – $300.00
Couples – $550.00

Dates & Times:

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