Description
One of the significant challenges facing mental health and community-based services over the last few decades has been responding to the complex needs of people and families living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Although there have been developments in treatments for sufferers, appreciating the impacts on caring relationships along with the consideration and support for families, has remained a marginalised area in mental health care. This course will consider the significance and challenges of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs. It will provide a space to share our experiences, challenges and learnings. In an attempt at breaking the code surrounding this system, we will consider the value of working mindfully, relationally and collaboratively in supporting sufferers, supporters/carers, familyrelationships and ourselves. Drawing from a number of therapeutic traditions, we will sample key practices of Relational Mindfulness, Re-store(y)ing the Conversation-Restarting Reflection, Validating Communications and Relational Limit Setting.
This event will cover:
- Reflect on and share your challenges, experiences, understandings and learnings of working with this complex needs client group
- Increase understanding of the role of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs
- Relate the value of working mindfully and relationally with better outcomes for clients, carers, and the service system
- Apply key relational mindful practices
Trainers
- Dr. Peter McKenzie (Carer Academic, Family Therapist & Trainer) — The Bouverie Centre
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
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