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 people living with BPD, appreciating the impacts on caring relationships, along with consideration and support for families, has remained a marginalised area in mental health care.'Working Relationally with Borderline Personality Disorder' will consider the significance and challenges of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs. In an attempt at breaking the code surrounding this system, we will consider the value of working mindfully, relationally, and collaboratively to support clients living with BPD, supporters/carers, family relationships and ourselves.
Drawing from a number of therapeutic traditions, we will sample key practices of relational mindfulness, ‘re-stor(y)ing’ the conversation, re-starting reflection, validating communications and relational limit setting.
Workshop Style:
This workshop will provide a space to share our experiences, challenges and learnings. It will encompass small group activities, discussions of case examples, and an implementation guide to help you put your knowledge into practice.
This event will cover:
- Reflect on and share your challenges, experiences, and learnings from working with this complex-needs client group
- Increase your understanding of the role of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs
- Be able to apply key relational mindfulness practices
- Relate the value of working mindfully and relationally with better outcomes for clients, carers, families, & the service system
Trainers
- Peter McKenzie — The Bouverie Centre
Eligibility criteria
A range of practitioners working with clients living with BPD and their families, including community counsellors; family, housing, AOD and outreach workers; and mental and community health practitioners.
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,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Youth,
Adult
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
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